Bonfire Night Chaos as Huge Car Meet Sparks Traffic Jam in Barking
Social distancing went out the window as crowds flocked to an illegal car meet in Barking that sounded more like bonfire night. The rumble of engines and squeal of tyres kicked off long traffic jams along the A13, leaving motorists stuck in chaos.
Burnouts and Drifting Ignites Traffic Mayhem
Motorheads gathered at the Showcase car park on Barking’s outskirts, treating onlookers to wild burnouts and drifting around the roundabout. No one bothered with social distancing as the roar of engines drowned out any sense of caution.
Police Outnumbered at Out-of-Control Event
Officers flashing blue lights struggled to navigate through gridlocked traffic to reach the scene. Eyewitnesses say the meet had ballooned too big for police to control, leaving the illegal gathering unchecked.
