Southern England saw traffic grid-locked and booze-fueled brawls on its beaches with local authorities overwhelmed
Crowds on the beach on June 25 2020 at Southend-on-Sea, southern England, during a summer heatwave. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/JOHN KEEBLE
The declaration came after visitors arrived in very large numbers in a spell of hot weather, resulting in gridlock on the roads, illegal overnight camping, excessive waste, anti-social behaviour and alcohol-fueled fights. Social-distancing measures have been in place in Britain since March to slow the spread of Covid-19, though the rules are due to be significantly relaxed from July 4.
In Bournemouth, roads were obstructed by illegal parking, crews were abused as they attempted to empty overflowing bins, and 33 tonnes of waste had to be removed from the stretch of coastline in and around the town on Thursday morning.
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