Port of Dover declares critical incident as high levels of traffic cause delays on P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways

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Published: 11:00 am April 1, 2023

Updated: 10:10 am October 8, 2025

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After coaches waiting to board ferries were held for approximately seven hours, the Port of Dover declared a critical incident.

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P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways both reported ferry and coach service delays on Friday evening due to the massive holiday rush.

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