Fire crews faced delays due to obstructive parking hindering emergency responses in Leicestershire.
The fire service posted about the delays on Friday, sharing this information online. While the crews did reach their destination eventually, the firefighters are worried because these delays are now happening often.
Thankfully, no one died in these specific incidents. However, fire chiefs issued a warning to drivers, urging them to park with consideration, as delays like these can affect a person’s survival.
The fire service wants drivers to be careful and think about where they park on small streets. Follow all local parking rules and make sure emergency vehicles can get by your car.
The fire service explained their engines could not get through, encouraging drivers to consider the space they leave. Can a fire engine or ambulance pass your parked car? Carefully consider your choice; it could save someone’s life.
Emergency services keep noticing parking troubles, seeing this often in Leicester and Leicestershire. Fire crews have told drivers to think carefully before considering where they leave their vehicles.
Last week, police criticized drivers for parking badly and blocking fire crews responding in Leicester. Cars parked illegally stopped fire engines, preventing them from reaching the emergency.