The driver allegedly responsible for the recent train incident involving a newly imported train from Poland, Abel Dzidotor, has been sentenced to six months in prison.
Reportedly, Mr Dzidotor confessed to three of the four charges brought against him, including careless driving and causing unlawful damage.
The initial charge was for reckless driving, a breach of Section 3 of the RTA Act 683 (2004), amended by Act 761 of 2008. Dzidotor admitted guilt and was fined 100 penalty units, equivalent to a potential 20-month jail term if not paid.
The second charge was for unauthorized stopping, a violation of Section 19 of Act 683 of 2004, amended by Act 761 of 2008. Dzidotor confessed and received a sentence of 20 penalty units, or a five-month prison term if unpaid.
The third charge was for causing unlawful damage, contrary to section 172b of Act 2960. Mr Dzidotor admitted guilt and received a six-month hard labor sentence.
The fourth charge was for failure to produce a driver’s license, contrary to regulation 47(2) of LI 21(80). MrDzidotor pleaded not guilty, stating that his license was in the damaged vehicle.
He has been ordered to present the license to the court by May 9, 2024, or face potential consequences.
The Ghana Police Service apprehended the driver of the Hyundai truck with registration number GS 9018 – 20 for allegedly causing the accident involving the newly imported train on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line on Thursday.
The newly imported train from Poland was involved in an accident during a test run.
According to a statement by the Police, their preliminary investigation revealed that the driver left the vehicle unattended on the railway line, resulting in a collision with the train.
The truck driver purportedly went to deliver cement blocks when the truck became stuck on the rail after he failed to utilize a pass-through under the bridge.