Plea Over Parking After Fire Engines Delayed In Market Harborough

Firefighters have issued a plea for drivers to park responsibly after they experienced difficulties getting to an emergency call in Market Harborough last night.

Two fire engines got delayed as they struggled to negotiate vehicles in Orchard Street, after crews from the town’s fire station and Kibworth were called to an incident in Shropshire Place just before 9pm.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to consider if a fire engine could get past when parking their vehicles.

A spokesperson said: “Firefighters train every day, check equipment for flawless function and even set their fire kit up to be as quick as possible when someone calls 999.

“However we cannot control where you leave and park your vehicles.

“Parking within 10 metres of a junction will slow responding vehicles or even stop trucks getting there. Please consider if a fire engine, ambulance or police car can get past when leaving your vehicle.”