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

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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