120 minutes above normal travel time, 8 miles of congestion back through J29. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Dartford Crossing updates as police bring down activists from bridge The tailback now stretches over 10 miles, as traffic is still being held. Recovery is on scene. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Dartford Crossing's QE2 bridge closed by Just Stop Oil protesters, Just Stop Oil protesters scale Dartford Crossing, The protesters climbed the bridge's masts. The cause of the road surface collapse has not been released. Stretching into Essex and North London, the 10-mile tailback encompasses almost a quarter of the M25. Follow EssexLive on Facebook. She was the most selfless person that everyone knew and was consistently involved in charity work for orphan children in Sierra Leone, amongst others. ***Update***Both tunnels now released however traffic being monitored. Traffic was halted at 2.55pm today (August 4) after a van caught fire. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Lanes one and two (of four) remain closed for repairs after a van caught fire in lane one, at the start of the bridge. HP10 9TY. An ambulance was sent to the scene and assessed two patients who did not require transportation to hospital.. Two lanes have been closed on the M25/A282 this morning following a multi-vehicle crash. Plumes of smoke were also spotted rising from the scene of the incident. RCMP say freezing rain is believed to be factor, with numerous highways in the province affected by the weather. Police were called shortly after 11:30 a.m. to the crash just north of Ponoka. Delays have now begun to appear on the opposite side of the M25 approaching the Dartford Tunnel. Crime Aug 3,. To see how it happened, view our blog below. Bee was exceedingly loyal to her family and friends, and she was always the first to give help and support, going above and beyond whenever it was needed. Delays on A13 as four-mile queues form on M25 due to crash. One of those workers is dead and at least two others were injured. According to traffic software InRix, delays in the lead up to the QE2 bridge are now down to just 20 minutes. "Bee's death is a huge loss to her family and friends. Why that matters, Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military, Milton, Ont. She was a dark-haired lady in the car. Essex Police have issued an initial statement, confirming they are at the scene on the M25 this morning. A bridge in Newton County that was being dismantled collapses, sending three into the river below. 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All lanes have reopened but there were queues of nearly seven miles and up to 50-minute delays reported. Currently trying to reconcile the top half of my body with the bottom. Ms Webbers father, Clive Kraus thanked the men on Twitter for their actions. The RCMP is requesting motorists take alternate routes and avoid the area of the collision, slow down and drive to the conditions as they can vary throughout the province, they say. Traffic is currently queueing for 6 miles due to the earlier crash as well as a broken down vehicle. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. No thanks to the two d******** who have climbed the #darfordcrossing," tweeted Nick Reave. Highways England have stated that there is no estimate for the full reopening of the Dartford Crossing. Unless absolutely necessary, please stay at home this morning. Two lanes remain closed on the M25/A282 at the QE2 bridge this morning. The QE2 Bridge has been closed, resulting in long delays on both sides of the Dartford Crossing. "Ice on the roadway and blowing snow may impact driving conditions," RCMP said. Please allow extra time for your journey. Calgary News | Local Breaking | CTV News Calgary One person was seriously injured in . Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the (Georgia Department of Transportation). When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Smoke can be seen rising from the scene of the incident. The fire was significant enough that it may have caused damage to the road surface, with the van catching fire in lane one. Live updates as Dartford Bridge completely shut after crash Highways England first reported the collision just after 3pm when it said there were delays of up to 70 minutes. There are delays of up to three miles back past Lakeside shopping centre. "She loved to cook and host, she was the life party and no one ever left hungry! Officers have. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. Dartford, A282 Dartford Crossing (Anticlockwise) Slow moving traffic heading towards Dartford Tunnel. Dartford Crossing's QE2 bridge closed by Just Stop Oil protesters The QE2 bridge was shut after a report of climbers was received in the early hours. Highway 2 collision | News, Videos & Articles Both Kent and Essex Police have been contacted for more details. pic.twitter.com/wUks7MR9nD. pic.twitter.com/eoYmTHZQIa. We will bring live traffic updates and further information as we get it. have been stuck in traffic for over an hour bc of this bastard fire on the dartford crossing i will pay anyone 50 to bring me a sandwich. Two lanes remain closed due to emergency repairs after the earlier van fire on the M25 QE2 bridge. (FOX 5). "This is likely to cause delays throughout this morning and this incident may take some time to resolve due to the complexities of safely getting people down from height. Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. There are two-hour delays in both directions and five to six miles of congestion, said National Highways. "He had VITAL engineering job to do. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Congestion to halfway before J28 (Brentwood), with further delays along the A13 between Rainham and Orsett heading towards the bridge. Highway 2 northbound was closed at Highway 582 near Carstairs early Wednesday morning due to a serious collision involving a jackknifed semi tractor trailer. Traffic held on QE2 Bridge Dartford Crossing after crash and oil spillage Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. M25 crash: Collision at Dartford causing delays in Essex | Echo Currently sitting in stationary traffic waiting to go on to Dartford crossing ! Traffic censors seem to show that things have returned to normal on the M25. UPDATE - Dartford, A282/M25 J1a-J1b. Southbound/clockwise traffic is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel, said National Highways. Highways South East said "severe delays" of 120 minutes were . UPDATED: Multi-tractor trailer crash on QEII causes fatality The road was blocked from 14:55 to 16:50. Update: All lanes now reopened after QE2 bridge closed | Echo Nov 25, 2021 | 11:48 AM. Officers from Kent Polices Serious Collision Investigation Unit are trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can For breaking news and the latest stories, click here to follow us on Twitter. We will continue to bring you updates until things return to normal. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. contact the editor here. Just Stop Oil 'have blood on their hands' as woman dies after protest Kent Police has since confirmed that there were no arrests made during today's demonstration. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. (FOX 5). It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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Our newsroom abides by the RTDNA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and follows the Canadian Press Stylebook. When the incident began on Monday, Essex Police said: "Officers are currently working to resolve a situation which has caused us to close the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing. Congestion has backed up as far as Lakeside, with travel time around 25 minutes. Motorists were experiencing queueing traffic for four miles on the M25 after the QE2 bridge closed. GDOT said construction workers with B & D Concrete Cutting Inc. began sawing the first of four bridge spans when the collapse happened. Reports suggest there was also an oil spillage. man accused of murdering armed intruder released on bail, Deplorable living conditions: 64 Mexicans rescued from Ontario human trafficking ring. QE2 bridge remains closed until National Highways gives the all clear for the bridge to reopen. its shut due to a vehicle fire ! 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We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. A person is sadly deceased following a major multi-vehicle collision on the QEII Highway Thursday morning. The man was airlifted to the Foothills hospital in Calgary in life-threatening condition. This is causing congestion on the A13 westbound as far back as Orsett. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us via our Facebook page or on Twitter @kentlivenews .