Drivers in Leeds queuing as the McDonald's drive-thru reopens.

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12 photos of queues in Leeds as McDonald's drive-thru reopens

By Rebecca Marano

Published 4th Jun 2020, 18:03 GMT

Updated 4th Jun 2020, 18:06 GMT

The McDonald's drive-thru reopened after three months of closure due to the coronavirus.

Fans of the fast food chain flocked to their local branch to get their hands on a ready meal. Here are 12 taken by Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe of the scenes in Leeds. READ MORE: Video shows huge queues as McDonald's reopens drive-thrus in Leeds

McDonald's in Colton reopened on Thursday, June 6.

1. Colton Mill Retail Park

McDonald's in Colton reopened on Thursday, June 6. | jpimedia

McDonald's said they are taking extra steps to keep staff safe.

2. Extra steps

McDonald's said they are taking extra steps to keep staff safe. | jpimedia

This was the scene in Colton just before 5pm as hungry people patiently waited for their food.

3. Queues

This was the scene in Colton just before 5pm as hungry people patiently waited for their food. | jpimedia

People queued at the McDonald's store on Elland Road for a bite to eat.

4. Elland Road

People queued at the McDonald's store on Elland Road for a bite to eat. | jpimedia

McDonald's are running reduced opening hours and will be serving from 11am to 10pm.

5. Reduced opening

McDonald's are running reduced opening hours and will be serving from 11am to 10pm.

They are also serving a reduced menu "while they get back up and running", according to the website.

6. Reduced menu

They are also serving a reduced menu "while they get back up and running", according to the website. | jpimedia

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