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A Heathrow Airport border area was thrown into chaos last night with e-gate closures sparking 90 minute-long queues.
It is believed just four Border Force officials were left manning Terminal 5 passport hall last night, when as many as 2,000 passengers arrived.
One person caught up in the border chaos said it was 'totally unacceptable', while another exasperated passenger described the situation as 'ridiculous'.
MailOnline has approached the Border Force, who are in charge of the operation, and Heathrow Airport for comment.
Twitter users last night slammed the lack of border staff, saying they had spent up to an one hour and 45 minutes queuing at Terminal 5's passport hall.
They said: 'Hi Heathrow. Is it because of the pingdemic that there’s thousands at border control and maybe 3 staff checking us in?!
It is believed just four Border Force officials were left manning Terminal 5 passport hall last night when as many as 2,000 passengers arrived. Picture:
