Published 03/31/2023 9:32:00 p.m.

Port of Dover 'critical incident': Heavy traffic and queues at French border control cause long delays

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The Port of Dover has declared a "critical incident" after coaches experienced lengthy delays due to significant levels of traffic ahead of the Easter getaway.

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BBC News

Long delays at Dover hit Easter getaway

Some coach passengers had faced 14-hour waits, but on Saturday evening the queues were reported to be easing.

03/31/2023 9:32:12 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Port of Dover declares critical incident as high levels of traffic cause delays

‘The port is currently experiencing high volumes of coach traffic due to the Easter holidays’

03/31/2023 8:56:55 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

UK travelers face hours-long waits for ferries to France

British travelers are facing hours-long lines as they try to cross the English Channel. The Port of Dover in England blamed the delays on bad weather, heavy traffic and processing

04/01/2023 9:07:51 a.m.·United States

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Daily Express

Dover declares ‘critical incident’ over French border controls backlog

P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways also reported delays to ferry and coach services, citing bad weather and hold-ups at French border controls as partly responsible.

03/31/2023 9:29:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Port of Dover declares critical incident as high levels of traffic sparks delays

P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways also reported delays to ferry and coach services, citing bad weather and hold-ups at French border controls as partly responsible for the queues

03/31/2023 9:53:36 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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