A MASSIVE 40-car deep queue descended on Burger King in Newport as it opened for the first time since lockdown restrictions began.

On Tuesday, May 5, the fast-food outlet in Newport Retail Park (Spytty) reopened its doors for home delivery only.

Yet it appears the Drive-Thru part of the restaurant - which was set to become available on May 11 - was also opened.

And drivers flocked to satisfy their fast-food cravings.

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(The queue stretched all the way to the roundabout opposite Exercise4Less. Picture: Emma Louise Rees-Bale)

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(One witness said she counted 40 cars queuing up. Picture: Emma Louise Rees-Bale)

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(Burger King reopened a day earlier than planned. Picture: Emma Louise Rees-Bale)

Burger King fans are not able to access the full menu, however.

Favourites such as the Chicken Royale, Bacon Double Cheeseburger and Whopper will all be available - but their full range won't be on offer.

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(The queue snaked around the retail park. Picture: Emma Louise Rees-Bale)

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(The Drive-Thru was open despite Burger King saying only home delivery was available. Picture: Emma Louise Rees-Bale)

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The fast-food chain added that PPE - such as masks and gloves - will be provided to staff, alongside stringent cleaning measures, contactless delivery options via delivery partners.

And all Burger King staff will be trained on the government’s social distancing measures – including how to run kitchens hygienically, whilst abiding by them.

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(The Newport Burger King was among four reopening in Wales. Picture: Emma Louise Rees-Bale)

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(The queue nearly stretch back to the retail park's main entrance. Picture: Emma Louise Rees-Bale)

Speaking at the time of the reopening, Chris Baker, Director of Unionburger Ltd comments said: “We are so pleased to announce the phased re-opening of some of our restaurants, and are working hard to re-open as many as we can over the coming weeks.”