Protest in Dover causes major traffic disruption and ferry delays

United Kingdom

First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 10:16 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 6, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A balaclava-clad protest in Dover reportedly brought parts of the town to a standstill, creating four-mile tailbacks and causing hundreds of people to miss ferries.

SO WHAT?

The disruption affects local transport links and cross-Channel travel.

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Sep 6, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC

dailymail.comen

Anger as balaclava-clad mob bring Dover to a halt in 'stop the boats' protest with four-mile tailbacks leaving town gridlocked as hundreds miss ferries

Sep 5, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC