Two personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) were injured following a secondary explosion while responding to a tanker fire at Potsin Junction in the Central Region.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 17 March 2026, as emergency teams battled to contain a volatile tanker blaze on the Kasoa-Winneba Road.
A second explosion has intensified safety concerns, with authorities keeping the area cordoned off to prevent further casualties. The emergency first erupted around 5:30 a.m., but the situation escalated when the tanker, initially thought to be under control, suddenly reignited.
Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene as a spark from the tanker ignited a massive fireball within seconds.
“There was a spark from the tanker… and in an instant, we nearly died,” one survivor recounted, highlighting the sudden force and intensity of the secondary explosion.
The injured fire officers were caught in the direct path of a second blast while working to contain the flames. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the force of the explosion was strong enough to throw one officer from the fire tender.
Two officers have been confirmed injured and were rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
One officer was reportedly on top of the fire tender when the explosion occurred, causing him to fall to the ground.
As of this report, no fatalities have been officially confirmed.
The explosion at Potsin Junction has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving several residents reportedly shaken and unaccounted for in the immediate chaos.
“As I speak to you, the tanker is burning again,” Adom News Central Regional Correspondent Kofi Adjei reported on the JoyNews Desk.
The incident underscores the immense challenges facing fire crews, as the fuel-laden tanker continues to reignite, creating an ongoing risk of further explosions.
The full extent of the damage, as well as the number of residents affected by the intense heat and smoke, is yet to be determined.
Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service has deployed additional personnel from nearby stations to support efforts to contain the situation and fully cool the tanker, in a bid to prevent a third eruption.
Motorists travelling along the Kasoa–Winneba stretch have been urged to exercise caution or consider alternative routes, as emergency teams remain heavily deployed at the scene.