Punters faced traffic maybe as they tried to leave the racecourse after the opening day.
Racegoers at the Cheltenham Festival were stuck in a muddy mess after the event's car park turned into a swamp due to heavy rain as spectators described the situation as "absolute bedlam".
A frustrated fan shared a video showing a long string of cars trying to exit, stuck in the dark after the day's racing had ended. He commented on social media: "Racing finished an hour and 10 mins ago. Absolute bedlam in the car park. No cars moving at all, stuck everywhere with no help. £30 per car. Come racing they say! ! ! ! ". His update came later when he stated: "Update lads... 2 hours after racing. Car still down the hill and no movement whatsoever.
Spectators who paid between £67 and £85 for tickets voiced their disappointment about being stuck in traffic for extensive periods. Rainfall accumulation added up to a surprising 6mm overnight, and similar, unanticipated weather conditions are expected to follow.
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