Brit holidaymakers forced to queue outside Kos airport over concerns an aftershock could hit after deadly earthquake killed two people and 360 injured
Holidaymakers are still sitting in massive queues while they wait for flights to take them off the Greek island
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 have forced to wait outside the airport so authorities can easily evacuate the building in the event of an aftershock, it 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."
And travellers to Turkey are being advised: "There may be disruption to ferry and flight services as a result of the earthquake."
The Foreign Office also instructs tourists to Greece and Turkey to "be aware of the possibility of aftershocks."
Meanwhile, travel agent Thomas Cook said all of its 2,682 British customers in Kos and 441 in Bodrum are accounted for.
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A statement said: "Our teams in the resort areas affected by the earthquake and in our customer centres are supporting customers currently on holiday in the region. We have no reports of any injuries and there is little impact on our hotels."
Terrified holidaymakers were seen running for their lives as tremors shook buildings and beachfront hotels were flooded.
Dozens of Brits told The Sun they woke up to find their hotel rooms "violently shaking".
Last night, the Mayor of Kos confirmed two people died on the party island after buildings collapsed.
Authorities confirmed today they were two men; a 22-year-old from Sweden and a 39-year-old from Turkey.
Advice for travellers
Travellers due to fly to Kos or Bodrum in the next day or two should contact their tour operator or airline about possible delays or cancellations.
If flights or accommodation are cancelled by a carrier or operator you are entitled to a refund or alternative holiday but not if you cancel yourself.
It is safe to go to the area but the Foreign Office warned of possible aftershocks.
However, most hotels are already back to normal and the majority of flights are now running on time.
There is disruption to some ferry services in Greece.
And there may be delays getting to accommodation if infrastructure is affected.
The pair were reportedly killed by a collapsed ceiling at the White Corner Club bar.
Police said another man from Sweden lost both of his legs.
Giorgos Halkidios, a Kos government official, added at least 100 people were injured - a figure which has since risen to at least 360.
"Two or three of them are in serious condition and are in surgery," he said.
He added the wounded included people trapped underneath a building that collapsed.
Nobody is believed to have died in Turkey, but the Bodrum State Hospital was reportedly evacuated.
Brits told The Sun they had been evacuated from their hotels, with pictures showing holidaymakers bunking down on sun loungers over fears buildings may be unsafe.
“I thought it was my sister moving the bed so I shouted at her to be quiet then we realised it was an earthquake! Our hearts were pounding.
“We ran outside the hotel scared, other guests were running from downstairs screaming and crying.
“Cats and dogs were running around outside confused. The electric cables were swaying. Lights were flickering. Children were screaming.
“The swimming pool was overflowing like it was being tipped side to side.
“It was really weird like a simulator, it's made us feel dizzy, sick and disoriented.”
Footage reportedly filmed inside the hospital showed doctors and sick children huddling under desks as the building shakes.
The tremor struck at 1.31am local time around 6.4 miles south of the Turkish resort, and 10 miles east of Kos.
One Brit tourist said: “My sister and I were woken up to our beds rocking side to side like the exorcist and whole hotel shaking.
Footage reportedly filmed in the aftermath of the quake in Kos showed roofs caved in by falling debris and pieces of stone strewn across a square.
Witnesses told how sea levels dipped by about a foot before the tsunami struck, followed by mass floods shortly after.
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Terrified British holidaymakers in popular Greek resort Rhodes also described waking up to "swaying" buildings.
Former footballer Kevin McNaughton, who is near Dalaman, around 120 miles from Bodrum, said he was caught up in the quake.
The former Cardiff City player tweeted: "Jesus just experienced earthquake in Turkey, literally crapped myself room shaking allover place, just stood outside now no sure what to do."
Chris Burden, 59, from Salisbury, Wilts., is on holiday in Rhodes Town.
He said: "It was a massive tremor for about 45 seconds. It was frightening.
"The hotel has cracked walls - it's basically split in half."
Londoner Fred Nathan, 25, was on holiday in Rhodes with girlfriend Mary O’Connor when they were woken by the tremor.
He told The Sun: “We woke up and the room was shaking.
“It was really disorientating. We got up to look out the room and it was still shaking.
“We felt really uneasy on our feet. It seems like it was felt all over the island.
“Our hotel said all the lifts are out of action.”
European quake agency EMSC urged people to avoid going near the coast due to the tsunami.
It said on Twitter: "A small tsunami is confirmed. AVOID BEACHES IN THE AREA, but you are safe on higher grounds."
The quake reportedly hit off the coast of Marmaris, according to the US Geological Survey.
Stunned tourists and locals described the scary experience on social media after the quake hit.
Bodrum resident Jeff tweeted: "House felt like it had turned into giant washing machine on a spin cycle! Very scary!"
John O'Brennan wrote on Twitter: "Just experienced 30 second earthquake in Rhodes.
"I hope there are no injuries. Building shook furiously. But all ok."
Danny Gray, on holiday in Rhodes, said: "The whole room was shaking. Woke us up. Horrible feeling and very scary."
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