Glastonbury chaos as it happened: Heavy rains cause traffic mayhem as festivalgoers told to stay away
Extensive traffic jams around Glastonbury made for rough start for thousands of early arrivals.
Organisers of 2016's Glastonbury Festival have told attendees "please do not set off" as heavy rain has caused traffic mayhem for those attempting to make their way to the famous event, held annually at Worthy Farm.
Pictures of muddy revellers and snaking traffic are making their way on to social media as people are stuck waiting for hours before they are able to enter the site.
Guidance sent out via the festival's Twitter account told those that have not yet left not to set off; those on their way to "stop somewhere safe and warm"; and for everyone to be prepared "for your journey to take longer than usual".
IBTimes UK will bebringing live updates on the situation as it develops.
Right, we're wrapping up - that looks like it for the main updates. If you're still looking for which road to take Glastonbury Police are tweeting traffic updates; otherwise Worthy FM is keeping the updates coming (in amongst some tunes).
For now though, the advice stays the same: get ready for a long journey and if you haven't left yet, best to delay a bit longer.
But still make sure to have an incredible weekend!
If you're worrying about how the whole weekend might turn out, things are looking up. The Met Office tells us that the weather is looking fairly good for the rest of the festival - not a single dark, rainy cloud on their forecast. It's mostly cloud, with sunny intervals, hurrah!
For an idea of what festival goers are queuing to get to, we have a gallery of the first pictures coming out of the mud splashed, rain sodden farm. Just look at those smiles.
Glasto founder Michael Eavis told the BBC: "We did ask people to come in later." He said people started coming before the gates had opened and he was "sorry for the delay".
Avon and Somerset Police are advising people to avoid main roads, they're also asking people to delay their journey.
There is a temporary caravan holding site - just follow signs to 'Drop & Collect'.
Roads noted to have particularly heavy traffic are the A361 to West Pennard and A37 north and south of the junctions with the A361.
Those looking to listen to some music and calming chat, Glastonbury's onsite radio station - WorthyFM - is broadcasting on 87.7FM, or online here. Just had some rousing Two Door Cinema Club who just so happen to be playing this years festival, 3pm Friday on the Pyramid Stage.
And now the latest update: "the picture is improving". Traffic is making it onto the site but the recommendation is still to hold off starting your journey - "the longer you leave it the less you will have to queue."
They also reminded people that the entertainment does not start until Friday, so there's no need to rush.
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