Two Fire Officers Injured in Secondary Explosion at Potsin Tanker Fire

Two personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have sustained injuries following a secondary explosion during efforts to contain a tanker fire at Potsin Junction in the Central Region.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, along the Kasoa-Winneba Road, where emergency teams had been working to control a blaze involving a fuel tanker.

According to reports, the situation escalated after the fire, which appeared to be under control, suddenly reignited. Moments later, a secondary explosion occurred, raising fresh safety concerns and forcing authorities to cordon off the area.

Eyewitnesses described the explosion as sudden and intense. One survivor recounted that a spark from the tanker triggered a massive fireball within seconds, leaving little time for those nearby to react.

The two injured fire officers were caught in the impact zone while actively working to suppress the flames. Reports indicate that the force of the blast threw one officer off the fire tender, while another, who was positioned on top of the vehicle, fell to the ground during the explosion.

Both officers were rushed to a nearby hospital and are receiving treatment. No fatalities have been officially confirmed as of the time of this report.

The incident has unsettled residents in the Potsin Junction area, with some reported to be in shock following the explosion. Authorities say the tanker has continued to reignite intermittently, complicating firefighting efforts and increasing the risk of further explosions.

A correspondent from Adom News in the Central Region reported that the tanker was still burning at the time of filing, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by emergency responders.

The Ghana National Fire Service has since deployed additional personnel from nearby stations to support containment efforts and ensure the tanker is fully extinguished.

Meanwhile, the full extent of damage to property and the number of people affected by the fire and smoke remain unclear.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the Kasoa-Winneba stretch or proceed with caution, as emergency teams maintain a strong presence at the scene.