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.
Drivers warned over migrants exploiting Calais chaos
The government has asked drivers at Calais to be extra vigilant as migrants look to exploit the strike action by ferry workers.
Huge queues of traffic are building up on both sides of the Channel as travellers try to find alternative routes back to the UK.
The statement also warned of a "high threat" from terrorism because of the strike action.
"There is a high threat from terrorism. Due to ongoing threats to France by Islamist terrorist groups, and recent French military intervention against ISIL, the French government has warned the public to be especially vigilant and has reinforced its security measures."
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Exclusive: Footage as migrants storm Channel Tunnel
The video, obtained by ITV News, shows scores of migrants desperately trying to board lorries in a restricted area within the tunnel.
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