Folkestone is now the centre of 'holiday hell' as one family endures 21 hours of travel agony - while things finally get back to normal at Dover
Queues are snaking around the M20 near Folkestone after it became the epicentre of "holiday hell".Folkestone has become the centre of "holiday hell" as drivers clog a motorway leading to the Eurotunnel.The coastal town has become the epicentre of getaway chaos that's started since most schools in England and Wales broke up for summer.
And Kent Police said they had fined over 100 HGV drivers over the last 48 hours for attempting to jump the queue. "Drivers heading to Folkestone need to be prepared. We have seen that many are waiting for several hours before they get to the terminal, so all the pre-journey vehicle checks are key along with carrying plenty of food, water and entertainment for younger travellers."Manesh Luthra, a father of three, left Essex with his family at 4am on Saturday and got to the Eurotunnel terminal by 5.45am ahead of their 7.50am train."We moved metres in hours.
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