“Everyone is welcome to travel to the site, where traffic is moving as it usually does for the festival”, they said in a statement.
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Gates open at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset today (June 22) but the main entertainment is from Friday until Sunday (June 24 to 26).
Local police said: “Our enquiries are continuing but we are treating the death as unexplained and do not believe it to be suspicious”.
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Festival organisers have taken to Twitter to advise those looking to attend Glastonbury to now stay where they are rather than continuing on with the journey, despite a slight improvement in conditions.
The thick mud across the festival site could have a chance to dry on Thursday, as meteorologists have predicted the sun will come out.
However, the weather for the festival, headlined by Muse and Adele, is expected to improve with only occasional showers. There is congestion south of the A361 to within a few miles of the A303.
“We look forward to seeing you for a great Glastonbury”.
She told the Press Association that temperatures on Wednesday could still reach highs of around 19C (66.2F) or 20C (68F).
“Our advice for those yet to set off by auto / campervan is still to to remain where you are for the time being, please”. Take your time and stop off.
A man is dead after suffering “significant burns” at the Glastonbury music festival, days before it’s even due to begin. Grab some essentials as you may have a long wait in your vehicle.
Campers tweeted in horror as pictures emerged of flooding at the Somerset site, with paths under water and camping areas already turned into mud.
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Emily Eavis, festival organiser, apologised for the delays and appealed for patience. “But please be prepared for your journey to take longer than usual”.
