British holidaymakers have been hit by 'five-hour' delays at border control in Calais with schoolchildren among passengers stranded in France.
British holidaymakers have been hit by 'five-hour' delays at border control in Calais with schoolchildren among passengers stranded in France. Travel chaos at the French border is continuing into a second day, with hundreds being held up for hours at the border.Coaches packed full of schoolchildren were among those to have been worst affected on Monday as they attempted to return from half-term trips.Several schools shared updates to parents on Twitter, informing them of the delays.
Read more: Brexit is back: Nigel Farage says Britain 'will' renegotiate EU deal next year as he blasts 'complete failure' of talksRead more: D-Day veterans set sail for France as 80th anniversary events begin It comes after P&O said in a statement on Monday: "There is currently an approx 5-hour wait time for coaches at border controls in Calais. "We will transfer you onto the next available crossing once you reach our departure lanes. Thank you for your patience.
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