Chaos erupted at the Trafford Centre on Monday as a combination of holiday shoppers and football fans led to severe traffic congestion. Drivers were reportedly stranded in car parks and on nearby roads for several hours, with some reporting scuffles and frustrated motorists. Trafford Centre bosses attributed the gridlock to a 'perfect storm' of events, citing the high number of Manchester United fans traveling to the Old Trafford stadium for a match against Newcastle as a major contributing factor.
A combination of shoppers and football fans led to gridlock around the Trafford Centre on Monday, it has been claimed.. There were chaotic scenes last night with some drivers reported being stuck in the centre's car parks, and on nearby roads, for several hours.
Trafford Centre bosses have now attributed the carnage to a 'perfect storm' of shoppers and football fans. Monday was said to have been 'very busy' at the mall. United took on Newcastle in a sell game, kick-off 8pm, and the M60 and roads in and around Trafford were heaving with fans making their way to Old Trafford, the Trafford Centre said.
Whilst chiefs contacted the police and those in charge of the highways in a bid to try manage the situation and relieve some of the issues. The timing of traffic lights is said to have been tweaked at certain pinch points. "We noticed that people have started opening the gates that are usually closed, to let more cars out." He said he saw at least one scuffle break as people's anxiety about being stuck mounted. "It was like throwing hands each other", he said. "It was this lady and another lady, the first lady had a child with diabetes.
"We've been here two hours. I've never experienced something like that, even the day before Christmas. It wasn't that bad, we've been here on the 23rd and it was busy but not that much."
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