Terrifying scenes has unfolded on the Spintex to Polo Grounds road in Accra after severe flooding submerged an Aayalolo Bus Rapid Transit vehicle, forcing passengers to climb onto the roof of the bus through small openings to avoid being trapped inside the rapidly rising floodwaters.
Video of the incident shows the Aayalolo bus almost entirely engulfed by floodwater on the road, with several passengers standing on the roof in heavy rain as water surges around the stricken vehicle.
A bridge is visible in the background, underscoring the depth of the flooding in the area.
The incident, which has sparked widespread alarm on social media, highlights the dangerous conditions that accompany heavy rainfall in Accra, where inadequate drainage infrastructure consistently leads to life-threatening flooding on major roads.
It was unclear at the time of publication how many passengers were on board the bus when it became submerged, whether all occupants were successfully evacuated from the vehicle, and whether any injuries were sustained during the ordeal.
The Aayalolo Bus Rapid Transit system, operated along dedicated corridors in Accra, is used by thousands of commuters daily.
A vehicle of its size becoming submerged on a public road reveals the severity of the flooding and the urgent need for comprehensive drainage solutions along the Spintex corridor.
Accra has a long and troubled history of flood-related disasters, with several fatalities recorded in previous years during heavy rainfall seasons.
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