Fuel Tanker Bursts Into Flames at Potsin Junction After Road Accident

• A fuel tanker overturned and caught fire at Potsin Junction, damaging a nearby house
• Eyewitnesses reported that the fire quickly spread to a nearby structure in the area
• Firefighters successfully extinguished the flames, preventing further destruction

A fuel tanker has overturned and caught fire at Potsin Junction on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway, spreading flames to a nearby house.

The accident occurred early on March 17, 2026, when the tanker reportedly fell on its side, causing fuel to spill and ignite.

Citi News reported that eyewitnesses said the fire quickly engulfed the surrounding area.

In a statement on Facebook, the fire service said firefighters from the Apam and Kasoa Fire Stations, assisted by a private water tanker, fought the blaze.

"The fire, which spread to an adjoining house, has been fully extinguished, while efforts continue to contain the fuel tanker fire."

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Last week, an accident involving a fuel tanker in the early hours of February 14, 2026, at Okanta on the Nsawam–Accra highway led to the burning of seven vehicles and the death of at least three people.

Reports indicated that a collision involving the tanker triggered the blaze. The impact of the collision caused the fuel tanker to ignite.

There was thick smoke billowing from the scene, drawing concern from motorists and nearby residents.

However, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service arrived at the scene, contained the fire so it did not spread and subsequently doused it completely. The service shared photos of the scene on Facebook.

Cars destroyed by fire at Goil filling station

Four vehicles were destroyed by a fire at the Kronum branch of Goil Filling Station in the Suame Municipality.

The February 20 incident saw a Nissan Urvan bus, a Kia Pregio, and two tricycles parked near the station premises get destroyed.

According to Citi News, eyewitnesses reported that the Kia Pregio began emitting thick smoke shortly before the fire erupted.

The flames quickly spread to the other vehicles and threatened a nearby motor park, raising fears of a larger disaster.

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Thanks to the quick response of the station’s security guard and some residents, the blaze was contained.

Source: YEN.com.gh