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Traffic slows at entry to Calais port for UK crossings

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A few lorries and private vehicles embark at the port of Calais bound for the United Kingdom, while in the other direction it is eerily quiet, transport from the UK being suspended following the appearance of a new variant of the coronavirus which is causing concern in Europe. IMAGES

Added on the 21/12/2020 19:34:29 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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