Police warn motorists after 'inconsiderate' parking at Devil's Pulpit delays rescue

A mountain rescue operation at a well-known Scottish beauty spot was delayed by "inconsiderate" parking in emergency lay-bys.
Police Scotland warned motorists over 'inconsiderate' parking after emergency services were delayed.Police Scotland warned motorists over 'inconsiderate' parking after emergency services were delayed.
Police Scotland warned motorists over 'inconsiderate' parking after emergency services were delayed.

Emergency services were called to the Devil's Pulpit near Killearn at about 1pm after a member of the public was hurt in a fall.

Police said emergency vehicles were hampered in their attempts to get through by cars parked in emergency lay-bys and by "inconsiderate" parking.

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The Lomond Mountain Rescue team was eventually able to reach the person who had suffered an arm injury.

Mountain rescue teams were eventually able to get through.Mountain rescue teams were eventually able to get through.
Mountain rescue teams were eventually able to get through.

A Forth Valley Police Facebook post said: "If you are attending rural areas, please consider where you are parking your vehicle.

"Access roads/gates and emergency vehicle lay-bys are there in the event of an emergency and should not be used for parking."

Earlier this month Stirling Council approved controversial plans for a 150-space car park and visitor centre at the Devil's Pulpit.

It came shortly after the council painted double yellow lines on the roads around the area to "protect public safety".