Impatient drivers endanger crew

DRIVERS who ignored road blocks along Liverpool Road last week were placing lives at risk, according to The Basin CFA.
Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and The Basin CFA members attended a three-car accident at The Basin and set up a road block while tending to an injured elderly lady.
Despite the heavy presence, numerous cars ignored the lane closures and “snuck” through the road blocks.
The Basin CFA Captain Matt Ahern said the drivers’ actions were incredibly dangerous.
“In the minds of the emergency service workers, the road is closed,” he said.
“So they might be going to get equipment or cleaning up something.
“They don’t expect cars to be on the road.”
Captain Ahern said road blocks were in place for good reason.
“We don’t hold up people for no reason,” he said.
“We appreciate things were chaotic and people were frustrated, but there is no excuse.
“We want everyone to get home safely.”
Captain Ahern said such actions made it difficult for the crews, because it is taking their attention away from their job.
He said emergency service workers, too, wanted to get the lanes flowing again as quickly as possible.
In order to stem the flow, police were forced to use their vehicles to better block the traffic.
The Basin CFA is reminding drivers if they come across an accident scene, they need to be patient and follow directions.