00:00Residents in Thornby and Ainsdale say bank holiday traffic left streets gridlocked as
00:06thousands headed to the coast. Sefton Council says around 700 parking fines were issued
00:12after cars blocked pavements, cycle lanes and residential roads near the beaches.
00:17Some residents told local reporters they struggled to leave their own driveways,
00:22while others feared emergency vehicles would not get through congested streets.
00:26Merseyside Police urged visitors to stay safe following reports of disturbances at railway
00:32stations, beaches and nearby roads.
00:36Councillors say transport links, additional parking and better traffic management will
00:40now be discussed with police, Mersey Rail and coastal agencies.
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