A nationwide border control breakdown has been reported at UK airports, reported Reuters, quoted by BTA.
Stansted, Gatwick, Heathrow Airports and “Manchester“ confirmed the occurrence of a crash. It is noted that work is being done to restore work and provide assistance to passengers.
Representatives of the London airports “Stansted“ and “Gatwick” reported that the problem arose in the functioning of the automatic doors for passport control, Sky News TV reported.
Videos posted on social media platform X show long queues of passengers at passport counters at airports including Stansted. and “Heathrow” in London. The Border Force is a law enforcement agency subordinate to the British Home Office, according to Reuters.