Traffic jams cause chaos across Europe as holidaymakers head for the sun

Huge amounts of traffic could be seen in Germany, Croatia and Slovenia as holidaymakers set off for their vacation with schools finishing.

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00:00European motorways are seeing colossal amounts of congestion as holidaymakers head off to enjoy the good weather.

00:10The German ADAC Automobile Association expects this weekend to produce some of the worst traffic jams of the year

00:17as families set off on vacation at the start of school holidays.

00:22Queues on Slovenian roads are also getting longer at the peak of the summer season.

00:27Slovenian Traffic Safety Agency AVP launched a warning campaign to remind drivers to take breaks on longer journeys

00:35and to stay hydrated on hot days.

00:40Long queues could also be seen in Croatia due to the uniquely high number of travellers and some traffic accidents.

00:48The Croatian Tourist Board distributed bottles of water and car air fresheners at major tall plazas and ferry ports this weekend

00:56as a gesture of welcome to tourists.