Whopper carry on! Police called in as Burger King reopens in Elgin

Published: 15:48, 13 May 2020

| Updated: 15:50, 13 May 2020

A member of staff informs customers of the delay. A large queue built up outside Burger King, Elgin, as the fast food chain was set to re-open after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

A QUEUE for Burger King in Elgin had to be dispersed by police today after causing a traffic jam.

The scheduled re-opening of the drive-through at the town's Burger King caused huge queues in Ashgrove Road.

It comes as the chain's Inverness outlet prepares to reopen on Monday.

Police were called to the fast food restaurant just after midday as the store remained closed past its scheduled re-opening time of noon.

A police spokesperson said: "Police attended after large amounts of traffic (gathered). The store closed and traffic dispersed."

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Members of the police force were in attendance to move the waiting customers on. A large queue built up outside Burger King, Elgin, as the fast food chain was set to re-open after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

Staff members wear PPE as they inform customers of the delays. A large queue built up outside Burger King, Elgin, as the fast food chain was set to re-open after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

The shop remained closed after its scheduled noon re-opening. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

The drive-through is now open with no queues. The store, which has been shut for weeks due to the coronavirus lockdown, is offering a limited menu and is not accepting cash payments.

Burger King has been contacted for comment.

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