Ryanair passengers storm tarmac to stop plane taking off after French border control farce

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Ryanair passengers were forced to storm the tarmac to block a plane from taking off after chaos at French border control.More than 80 people rushed onto the runway at Marseille-Provence Airport on Saturday night after lengthy delays left them stranded while their aircraft prepared to leave.Chaotic scenes ensued when travellers bound for Marrakesh found themselves unable to reach their gate in time for Ryanair flight FR2640.The service had been scheduled to leave at 10.30pm - but did not ultimately take off until approximately 1.50am.Frustration boiled over as passengers breached security to confront the aircraft directly on the tarmac.Video footage captured the extraordinary moment when travellers surrounded the plane, shouting at airport personnel in an attempt to prevent departure.The pilot appeared visibly shocked, leaning out of the cockpit window to observe the commotion below.One stranded passenger called up to him: "It's not good, it's not good."Additional footage showed a...

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