Earth Quake-Brit holidaymakers forced to queue outside Kos airport

BRIT tourists fearing a massive aftershock are still queuing at Kos airport today after two people were killed and more than 300 injured in yesterday’s massive earthquake.

Holidaymakers are stuck in massive queues while they wait for flights to take them off the island in a second day of delays caused by the tremor.

Many resorted to lying down on the tarmac outside the airport as they waited for a flight home yesterday

Last night tourists were seen fleeing their hotels as the quake struck

Thousands of British holidaymakers were caught up in Friday’s earthquake. Pictured are the queues at Kos International Airport yesterday

Many have forced to wait outside the airport so authorities can easily evacuate the building in the event of an aftershock, it Mail Online reported.

Flights in and out of the island were also cancelled yesterday causing delays, but it’s hoped schedules will return to normal today.

Many travellers were forced to sit on the ground outside the terminal with their luggage.

Thousands of Brits were caught up in a 6.7 magnitude quake which hit on Friday morning at around 1:30am.

And dozens of aftershocks have shaken the island, further rattling residents and tourists.

John Grant, a 60-year-old tourist from Britain, said he felt safer sleeping outside.

“I think coming from somewhere that doesn’t have earthquakes, you don’t understand,” he said from his makeshift bed on a lounge chair. “So to me it was very frightening being in the building. But being outside, I know I’m safe.”

The quake, which hit the popular resorts of Bodrum and Kos, killed two, injured at least 100 others and triggered a tsunami last night.

The government has warned British holidaymakers will face certain travel disruption at what is the busiest time of year – and should also be on alert for aftershocks.

The latest guidance warns: “Flights and ferry services are being significantly disrupted as a result of the earthquake. Please contact your airline, ferry company or tour operator for updates to services.”