The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has partly attributed delays in emergency response to the poor state of roads across the country.

According to the service, bad road conditions significantly hinder their ability to reach accident scenes and fire outbreaks on time, often affecting rescue efforts and endangering lives.

The GNFS expressed this concern in a Facebook post when it shared video footage of a challenge encountered when a fire appliance from Gbetsile was responding to a fire call at Ashaiman Washington. It got stuck in the clayey mud, halting its progress to the scene.

While teamwork and external help resolved this challenge, the GNFS noted that "it serves as a clear call for action to improve our road infrastructure, ensuring that those who put their lives on the line to protect others can do so without unnecessary obstacles."

Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to prioritizing road maintenance amid significant financial constraints in the sector.