(CNN) — Officials in southern England have declared a "major incident" after thousands of people flocked to local beaches. Despite advice to stay away from the area, it was overrun with cars and sunbathers, leading to gridlock, illegal parking and anti-social behavior. "We have had no choice now but to declare a major incident and initiate an emergency response." A major incident has been declared in Bournemouth as crowds flock to the beach. Local officials implored visitors not to travel to the popular summer spot as local services struggled to cope.

Source: CNN June 25, 2020 15:33 UTC