Tourists queue to leave Cancun

Long lines of people choked the Cancun airport as tourists rushed to leave the Caribbean resort ahead of Hurricane Emily, which packed 250km/h winds as it streaked towards Mexico.

A hurricane warning was issued for much of the eastern Yucatan Peninsula, including the resort of Cancun.

But sunny skies and a laid-back atmosphere prevailed at the resort, despite the approaching category 4 hurricane.