Dover ferry passengers warned of 'significant delays' as huge queue of coaches builds up
Ferry passengers face long delays at Dover this morning after the port declared a 'critical incident'. P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways also reported delays to ferry and coach services, blaming bad weather, the Easter getaway and hold-ups at French border controls as for the queues.
"Whilst freight and car traffic was processed steadily regardless of the additional challenging weather conditions and high seasonal volumes, coach traffic suffered significant delays due to lengthy French border processes and sheer volume.
P&O Ferries also apologised on Twitter, saying an extra sailing has been scheduled in an effort to clear the backlog. It added that "the time it is taking to process each vehicle at French border controls" was causing the delay. "We know this isn't the ideal start to your trip but our teams are ready to welcome you onboard once checked in."
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