THE official 2012 Olympic Games ticket website was swamped last night by last-minute buyers.

The deadline for applying for seats was initially midnight but had to be pushed back to 1am because of a huge surge in demand.

Users reported problems accessing the website but organisers said it did not crash.

Tickets are being allocated on a ballot basis, and successful applicants will be informed between May and June this year.

Tickets for the Paralympics will go on sale in September.

The Games will mainly take place in Stratford, just over the border with Leyton, between July 27 and August 12, 2012.

The Paralympic Games will be held between August 29 and September 9, 2012.

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