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Two of the lanes on the QE2 bridge have been closed. DRIVERS were hit with travel chaos today after a firework factory blast closed the M4 and a separate accident sparked a seven-mile tailback on the M25. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Motorists were experiencing queueing traffic for four miles on the M25 after the QE2 bridge closed. Both Kent and Essex Police have been contacted for more details. Essex Travel News tweeted: "M25 clockwise in Kent all traffic being held after J1a (Dartford) because of an accident traffic queuing back over the bridge to J30 (A13).". Ms Webbers father, Clive Kraus thanked the men on Twitter for their actions. 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. Traffic was halted at 2.55pm today (August 4) after a van caught fire. Another occupant of the vehiclewas less seriously hurt, RCMP said in a release. The cause of the road surface collapse has not been released. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. He had been assisting a stranded motorist along with Ms Webber. Long queues are forming in the lead up to the accident. Thank you for following our live updates. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of the crash but confirmed two women who had been driving separate vehicles were declared dead at the scene. Arson investigation concerns from ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill her kids, Milton man accused of murdering armed intruder released on bail, RCMP believe Slave Lake toddler Jeffrey Dupres, missing for 43 years, is still alive, Great Pyramid of Gizas hidden chamber revealed, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murder of wife, son, 64 Mexicans rescued from Ontario human labour trafficking ring. 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Extra officers were present throughout the town ahead of the anti-refugee protest. Officers from Kent Polices Serious Collision Investigation Unit are trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash. I dont think they deliberately caused the crash. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Several members of the public have been live-tweeting their experience of being stuck on the M25 during today's traffic jams. Emergency crews were called at around 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday about five kilometres north of the Lacombe Highway 12 exit. Police say he was the lone occupant of the second semi. Had I got there 30 seconds earlier Id have missed the lot - only about 30 cars in front of me . Currently sitting in stationary traffic waiting to go on to Dartford crossing ! Drivers should particularly check footage between 8.15am and 8.20am. Pics: Just Stop Oil, sprayed an Aston Martin showroom with orange paint, threw tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers. 1 killed in head-on wrong way crash along I-20 in Atlanta One person was killed when a wrong-way driver crashed into on-coming traffic along Interstate 20 in Atlanta on Saturday morning, Atlanta . RCMP say freezing rain is believed to be factor, with numerous highways in the province affected by the weather. RCMP say the crash occurred at about 6:15, northbound at the Crandall overpass near Ponoka. GDOT said construction workers with B & D Concrete Cutting Inc. began sawing the first of four bridge spans when the collapse happened. Nov 25, 2021 | 11:48 AM. ", The collision was at about 8.20am on Monday October 17, on the hard shoulder of the coastbound carriageway between junctions one and two.It is reported four vehicles were involved in the incident - a grey Infiniti Q30 Sport, a black BMW X5, a black VW Golf and a white Iveco Daily van. Initial reports indicated the van is currently ablaze in lane one, with all clockwise traffic stationary as teams responded to the incident. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Southbound/clockwise traffic is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel, said National Highways. Essex News Dartford Crossing The Dartford Crossing of the River Thames combines the Queen Elizabeth II bridge and two tunnels, connecting Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex. The road was blocked from 14:55 to 16:50. However, delays are still severe, and look to be hanging around for a long time. Stretching into Essex and North London, the 10-mile tailback encompasses almost a quarter of the M25. Latest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard. A man has died after a serious incident on the M25 Dartford Crossing. ", Long delays on approach to the lane closures on the #A282 #QEIIBridge 2 (of 4) lanes remains closed following the collision. Highways England have stated that there is no estimate for the full reopening of the Dartford Crossing. Have you got a story for us? Traffic is passing in 2 lanes but there is heavy congestion back to J29 of the #M25. RCMP and emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash just north of Airdrie that happened just after 10:30 a.m. Police say a pickup truck was northbound on the QEII when the driver. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. (FOX 5). According to the AA, there are severe delays of 32 minutes and delays increasing on M25 clockwise between J29 A127 Southend Arterial Road (Romford / Basildon) and A282. Traffic is passing in the remaining two lanes but there is "heavy congestion" back to Junction 29 of the M25 according to Highways England. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The driver allegedly got into a verbal altercation with others before brandishing a gun. Essex Police have issued an initial statement, confirming they are at the scene on the M25 this morning. Frederick, MD tanker explosion leaves 1 dead; Shuts down part of US-15, Georgia baby girl reported missing with man diagnosed with mental illness, police say, Jesse Wilson: Adoptive mother arrested in boy's death in Arizona, Georgia Power proposes $2.1-billion rate hike, Floyd County cleaning up after trees, power lines downed during severe storms, Clayton County twin sisters make history rising the ranks in Georgia UPS facility, Prominent Roswell restaurant owner charged with sexual crimes involving 2 minors, UGA football staffer drunk and traveling over 100 mph before fatal crash, police say, Young Thug trial: Judge orders probe of leaked evidence, Families intensify search for two men missing for more than a week. I went back to the scene and we all got hit by the BMW. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Traffic was held on the bridge so road officers could assess the situation. "I can't challenge this madness in my desk job, designing bridges, so I'm taking direct action, occupying the QE2 bridge until the government stops all new oil," he said. This view of Access Road in Newton County shows first responders at the scene after the road surface reportedly collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. However, long queues remains. Highways England have added more misery to those on the M25, with news that delays could now spread to the M25 anticlockwise repeatedly. A person is sadly deceased following a major multi-vehicle collision on the QEII Highway Thursday morning. Preliminary investigation determined that a semi unit had jackknifed on the QEII and was subsequently struck by another semi. Comments are welcome while open. And: "There are currently delays of up to 70 minutes back to J29 of the #M25 clockwise due to a collision on the #QE2Bridge at #Dartford. The bridge, which links Essex and Kent, was shut after the report of climbers was received just before 3.50am. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Police attended along with ambulance and fire crews. Congestion is building around Dartford Crossing following a collision on the QE2 bridge this afternoon. Despite the incident happening on the Dartford Bridge, clockwise on the M25, those on the other side of the motorway may also experience delays and road closures. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. There is traffic building at Dartford Crossing back to the M25 following a crash on the QE2 bridge (stock image). Please only travel if its a vital part of your job, or you are delivering essential items to a vulnerable person who has no other source of support. Mr Heap went on to describe the events that led up to the accident and what happened. Additional delays affecting the area due to vehicle fire on QEII Bridge: https://t.co/QF3BSKRQAd. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's However, traffic is still queuing past the A13. 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. The man was airlifted to the Foothills hospital in Calgary in life-threatening condition. 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Traffic is at a standstill as far back as Brentwood at Junction 28. Kent Police are on the scene. It's the latest protest by the group's activists, who on Sunday sprayed an Aston Martin showroom with orange paint and a few days earlier threw tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers. A backhoe became submerged after the Access Road bridge collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Mark Heap, 55, also suffered a broken back and broken leg. We will continue to bring you updates until things return to normal. These 'intermittent' closures are linked to the crossing fire that has seen queues developing for almost two hours at the time of writing. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the Unless absolutely necessary, please stay at home this morning. Another view of the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River following the collapse on Oct. 19, 2021. Estimates of delays of around 120 minutes above the normal travel time have been tweeted out by Highways England. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. UPDATE - Dartford, A282/M25 J1a-J1b. Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/eoYmTHZQIa. Plumes of smoke were also spotted rising from the scene of the incident. Approx. Follow EssexLive on Facebook. It has not been confirmed yet if all lanes are to reopen, or when. "Traffic is passing in 2 lanes but there is heavy congestion back to J29 of the #M25. It has since re-opened. "Bee was a Consultant Geriatrician at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford and had been a doctor for nearly 10 years. A major crash on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 has caused traffic problems for those heading over the QE2 bridge this morning. He said: "The eco-warriors may have thought it was an innocent protest, but theyve got blood on their hands. As a result, the M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise has completely closed and traffic is being diverted with miles of queues on either side of the bridge. "The bridge has been closed while we resolve the incident which we will do as quickly and as safely for all involved," Essex Police said. 5 hour drive became 7 . This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. "She loved to cook and host, she was the life party and no one ever left hungry! Delays are now stretching even further north into Essex, well beyond Junction 29 near Romford. Smoke can be seen rising from the scene of the incident. The post advises drivers to consider alternatives, and notes that over 8 miles of congestion remains on the M25. "Bee had a passion and dedication for teaching and mentoring the next generation of doctors and invested a large amount of time in developing the new student training programme for East Kent. its shut due to a vehicle fire ! Tailbacks stretched from junction 31 at the A1306 in Essex as far back as junction 29, according to traffic cameras. There are delays of up to three miles back past Lakeside shopping centre. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Our newsroom abides by the RTDNA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and follows the Canadian Press Stylebook. Just Stop Oil has been approached for comment. According to traffic monitoring service InRix, two lanes were closed as a result of the crash. Sign up to ournewsletters to get updates sent straight to your inbox. One fatality has been reported RCMP saying late Thursday the victim was a 64-year-old man from Rimbey. Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of. 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