Power Outage Hits Parts of Ghana Due to Tipper Truck Incident
A widespread power disruption affected several parts of Ghana on Thursday, May 1, 2025, after a tipper truck struck and damaged a transmission line. The incident occurred at approximately 1:42 p.m. when the truck, unloading stones at a private construction site, hit the Nkawkaw-Konongo transmission line with its raised bucket.

Cause of the Outage
The impact caused extensive damage to the line, triggering a system-wide disturbance that led to the shutdown of power plants at Aboadze and Anwomaso. As a result, several regions, including the Western, Central, and Northern parts of the country, as well as some areas in Accra, were affected.

Restoration Efforts
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) quickly mobilized engineers to the site to assess the damage and begin restoration work. According to the joint statement issued by GRIDCo and ECG, “Our engineers have mobilised to the location to repair the damaged transmission line and work is on-going to restore all affected areas by 6pm today.”

Apology and Assurance
The power companies apologized for the inconvenience caused and urged the public to remain patient as teams work to stabilize the grid. The incident highlights the importance of exercising caution around high-voltage infrastructure and the need for vigilance in preventing such accidents.