Park your cars responsibly to provide access for emergency vehicles, urged the island’s fire service.

This message was sent out after the service carried out access checks today (Sunday).

A spokesman said: ’Whilst carrying out routine access checks this morning we came across this restricted area where a fire appliance would not get through.

’We would urge everyone to please park responsibly and maintain access for emergency vehicles at all times.

’Time matters, and any delay getting emergency vehicles to a location could mean a difference.’

The service carries out these checks on a regular basis and works with other emergency departments to solve any issues regarding any restrictions on the roads.