Familes danced by the road to steel drummer’s beat

Motorists trapped in the huge tailbacks have described their frustration as food supplies ran low – and some turned to music for distraction.

Lorry drivers and people setting off on holiday have been among those hit by delays on the roads leading to the port.

As the sun shone and drivers realised they were not going anywhere fast on Saturday, some stepped out for a kickabout while others played music and danced.

Footage from the blocked M20 showed young families dancing along to the sound of a steel drummer accompanied by a tambourine player.

In another video a man took up his banjo while sitting by a trailer.

Joerg Walther and his family, who live in Lincoln, had been stuck around five miles from Dover and said they were frustrated at how little information they had been given.

He said: “It’s worrying that we don’t know what’s going on and how long it’s going to be.”

The family are down to their last food supplies – a few scones and some chocolates – all of which were intended as gifts for their visit, though they said they had been heartened by a local man who handed out pizza and fizzy drinks.

However, Mr Walther said: “We are worried about what is going to happen, where we might have to sleep and where the next meal is coming from.”