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12
Aug
Police called to manage traffic ‘chaos’ as eclipse fever grips Almscliffe Crag
Police were called to manage traffic in North Rigton tonight (August 12) as crowds headed to Almscliffe Crag to see the eclipse.
People have been scrambling for the best spots to view the phenomenon, which has seen 90% of the sun covered by the moon.
For many, that meant heading to high points, and Almscliffe Crag proved particularly popular.
That put pressure on roads in the village of North Rigton.
North Yorkshire Police officers were forced to intervene as bumper-to-bumper vehicles caused what locals described as ‘chaos’ in the village by parking on verges and double parking.
Guy Morfitt posted the main picture we have published of a busy Almscliffe Crag and we were also sent the image below of police in North Rigton.
Police in North Rigton.
Guy's 12-year-old son Silas Morfitt captured this stunning shot showing the crowds on Almscliffe Crag.
The eclipse at Almscliffe Crag. Pic: Silas Morfitt
What did you make of the eclipse? Post your comments below and send your images to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.
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