A woman feared she could have been hit by a lorry as she was forced to step into the HGV's path on a blind bend because a fire service van had blocked the pavement.
The pedestrian took the photo as she was forced to step into the A38 Bath Road between Broomhall Lane and Taylors Lane, the busy Worcester to Kempsey road off the Ketch, just as an HGV came towards her, calling it a 'close call'.
She sent in the photo in response to an article in the Worcester News about pavement parking, which showed examples throughout the city as some Green Party councillors called on residents to take photos of offending vehicles.
The photo was taken last month as a fire service technician carried out the routine inspection and testing of a fire hydrant. A fire service spokesperson said the van was parked across the pavement because of the risks of a crash if the vehicle was left parked on a 'blind bend' on a 'fast road'.
The van's on-scene LED flashing lights was active during the task.
The woman told the Worcester News: "The offending van had completely blocked the pavement and I had to walk onto the road to get past it. Just as I got past the lorry came round the corner - a close call! This was on the A38 between Broomhall Lane and Taylors Lane. The driver was inspecting something on the other side of the road. I would have thought that given who the van belonged to, much more care and consideration should have been given."
A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We have reviewed the circumstances surrounding the incident and spoken with the technician involved. The vehicle was parked on the pavement while the technician carried out a routine inspection and testing of a fire hydrant.
"This decision was made due to the location being on a fast road with a blind bend, where stopping in the carriageway could have posed a significant risk of a high-speed collision. The inspection lasted no longer than five minutes, and the technician would have moved the vehicle immediately had a pedestrian requested passage.
"The vehicle displayed its on-scene LED flashing lights during the task. The technician is fully trained and qualified under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 for signing, lighting, and guarding, and has completed all required operational training for hydrant maintenance. They also have a strong understanding of safe parking practices and adhere to the Service's Core Code of Ethics.
"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to the member of the public and appreciate the concern raised. We will remind staff to remain vigilant about pedestrian access, even in rural locations, to avoid inconvenience or risk."