Lebanese authorities confirmed on late Wednesday that the “Masnaa” border crossing point between Lebanon and Syria is still functioning, but is experiencing high levels of congestion due to updates being applied to the electronic systems on the Lebanese side. Syrian outlet Enab Baladi reported that travellers were waiting between five and six hours at the border crossing point, leading to rumours that it was closing. Lebanese and Syrians travel between the two countries regularly for tourism, business and familial reasons. Beirut and Damascus are about a two-hour car ride apart. Rumours circul…