[TRENDING VIDEO] “We’re rushing to put out fire, vehicles blocking our way” — Fire service cries out
The Nigeria Fire Service has expressed frustration over traffic congestion encountered by its personnel while responding to a fire emergency, warning that motorists’ failure to give way could delay rescue operations and put lives at risk.
In a statement accompanying a video of the incident, the service lamented that its firefighters were forced to struggle through heavy traffic despite rushing to an emergency scene.
Reacting to the situation, the fire service said, “Can you imagine? We are rushing to put out a fire, but vehicles are obstructing our way.”
The incident has once again highlighted the challenges emergency responders face on Nigerian roads, where traffic congestion and motorists’ failure to make way for emergency vehicles can waste valuable time.
The service urged motorists to always give way to fire trucks and other emergency response vehicles to enable them to carry out their duties promptly and potentially save lives.
