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Channel Tunnel delays after migrants storm French side

Fresh disruption was brought to Channel Tunnel services after around 150 migrants tried to storm the terminal in Calais in a bid to board UK-bound freight.

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Lorries warned not to stop within 60 miles of Calais

Migrants have taken advantage of strike action by ferry port workers to get on lorries bound for the UK Credit: M6

As the migrant crisis in Calais worsens, truckers have been advised not to stop within 60 miles (97km) of Calais.

Authorities have also warned drivers to make sure padlocks are kept on vehicles and stick with other drivers.

Hundreds of migrants have been seen gathering at roadsides in an attempt to jump on lorries bound for the UK.

Migrants walk alongside lorries queued at the Calais port Credit: M6

Donald Armour, international manager at the Freight Transport Association said he was "really, really worried" about someone getting seriously hurt adding: "It's their worst nightmare and not a good day to be travelling."

There is a lot of fighting between the migrants who all want to be on the best part of the road to get on to the lorries.

We haven't had a fatality but it's not good. The situation is definitely worse than it has ever been.

– International manager at the Freight Transport Association Donald Armour
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