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.

Published 2 months ago · Dover, United Kingdom

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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.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Port of Dover declares critical incident as coaches face long wait to board ferries

P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways say crossings hit by bad weather, Easter getaways and slow processing of arrivals in France

2 months ago·London, 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’

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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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.

2 months ago·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

2 months ago·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

2 months ago·United States

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