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. Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. Plumes of smoke were also spotted rising from the scene of the incident. They said: "Long delays on approach to the lane closures on the #A282 #QEIIBridge, "2 (of 4) lanes remains closed following the collision. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. pic.twitter.com/wUks7MR9nD. Delays have now begun to appear on the opposite side of the M25 approaching the Dartford Tunnel. Kent Police are on the scene. Just Stop Oil has been approached for comment. pic.twitter.com/VAfuPEwXQd, In another tweet, the user simply stated, "I hate the Dartford Crossing!!!!". Phone: (403) 343-7105Newsroom: (403) 342-6397Advertising: (403) 342-8617, We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards in all that we do. 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Reports suggest there was also an oil spillage. There are still long queues on the A282 at the QE2 bridge while two lanes remain closed. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The accident happened on the Kent side of the bridge, and is thought to have involved multiple vehicles. pic.twitter.com/ailp1zKaGw. Traffic is passing in the remaining two lanes but there is "heavy congestion" back to Junction 29 of the M25 according to Highways England. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. We will be bringing you live update on this ongoing incident as it happens. According to Essex Travel News on Twitter, no injuries have been reported as a result of the crash. We received a report shortly before 3.50am today that two people had climbed onto the bridge and are currently at height." Construction vehicles can be seen in the water where the Access Road bridge once stood. We are still at the scene.". "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. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. For more news follow EssexLive to stay in the know. The two women were declared dead at the scene.Kent Police confirmed in a statement that officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are working to establish the full circumstances and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.Motorists who were travelling in both directions of the M20 are urged to check for any dashcam footage, which may assist the investigation. Travel time is currently 30 minutes. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. 3 videos. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. 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 post advises drivers to consider alternatives, and notes that over 8 miles of congestion remains on the M25. She was hysterical. 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. Another occupant of the vehiclewas less seriously hurt, RCMP said in a release. There are still delays on the M25 this afternoon following a crash and broken down vehicle earlier today. Another twitter user clearly showed signs of desperation, offering a meaty paycheck for anyone willing to bring them a snack. With about 160,000 crossings a day, it is one of the busiest road routes in Britain and is considered a part of the M25 motorway route. Estimates of delays of around 120 minutes above the normal travel time have been tweeted out by Highways England. There is traffic building at Dartford Crossing back to the M25 following a crash on the QE2 bridge (stock image). Please allow extra time for your journey. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Comments have been closed on this article. Preliminary investigation determined that a semi unit had jackknifed on the QEII and was subsequently struck by another semi. 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. National Highways tweeted an alert to warn drivers of long delays this morning. (FOX 5) The names of those involved have not been released. However, long queues remains. Another protester, identified only as Marcus, 33, a teacher, said: "Only direct action will now help to reach the social tipping point we so urgently need.". Two lanes have been closed on the M25/A282 this morning following a multi-vehicle crash. Several members of the public have been live-tweeting their experience of being stuck on the M25 during today's traffic jams. According to traffic monitoring service InRix, two lanes were closed as a result of the crash. (Georgia Department of Transportation). He had been assisting a stranded motorist along with Ms Webber. It has not been confirmed yet if all lanes are to reopen, or when. For traffic and travel updates in your area, type your postcode below. UPDATE - M25 clockwise in Kent all lanes now OPEN at J1a (Dartford) after an accident traffic still queueing back past J30 (A13). It's worth mentioning that only essential journey should be made this morning, as per the country's national lockdown restrictions. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. There was anger from drivers who faced long delays trying to get to work. The Dartford Crossing also includes two tunnels and is notoriously busy, being the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. Dartford, A282 Dartford Crossing (Anticlockwise) Slow moving traffic heading towards Dartford Tunnel. READ MORE:Predator raped girl, 16, in alley then used aliases to try to escape, BREAKING: Dartford Crossing bridge climbers imprisoned without trial Morgan and Marcus, who ascended the Queen Elizabeth II bridge earlier this week, have been remanded to prison until the 17th of November, awaiting trial.#FreeMorgan #FreeMarcus #FreeLouis #FreeJosh pic.twitter.com/EcCXqOHyIN, BREAKING: MORGAN AND MARCUS DESCEND FROM DARTFORD CROSSING BRIDGE After a successful 37 hour occupation, Morgan and Marcus descended from Queen Elizabeth II Bridge on a giant cherrypicker, having majorly disrupted fuel deliveries from Essex to the South East of England. Reason : Road traffic collision. Also queuing on A13 Londonbound from A1012 Stifford Interchange to the M25 at J30. 2 lanes are currently closed on the #QE2Bridge following a collision. UPDTAR - M25 clockwise in Kent only one lane open after J1a (Dartford) because of an accident traffic queueing back over the bridge to J30 (A13). If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The QE2 Bridge had been closed for almost an hour following a van fire in lane one. Kent Police has since confirmed that there were no arrests made during today's demonstration. Dashcam footage can be uploaded via Kent Police's online portal.You can also provide information by contacting Kent Police on 01622 798538 quoting reference SN/COJ/115/22, or by emailing emailsciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk. Two lanes remain closed on the M25/A282 at the QE2 bridge this morning. Why that matters, Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military, Milton, Ont. Drivers on the A13 are facing delays this morning due to a crash on the M25. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Delays are now stretching even further north into Essex, well beyond Junction 29 near Romford. Unless absolutely necessary, please stay at home this morning. One woman was just metres from the initial incident - and had a five hour journey stretched out to over seven hours. Things have now returned to normal, but queues were briefly stretching all the way back to junction 29 for the A127. One person was seriously injured in . The extent of the damage to the motorway, and the time it will take to fix, is not yet known. The delay added . However, traffic is still queuing past the A13. "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. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. re-opened after collision, Click or hit Enter to load 11 more Stories, Angry parents speak out on their daughter who froze to death on N.S. Traffic was halted at 2.55pm today (August 4) after a van caught fire. Lisa Webber, who was in her 50s, and Dr Habiba Hajallie - known as Bee - were hit by a BMW X5 after stopping on the hard shoulder of the M20. Heavy traffic has also formed near the Fortune of War roundabout due to queues for the BP petrol station. The town of Penhold is located about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. "Please allow extra time for your journey. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Another view of the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River following the collapse on Oct. 19, 2021. 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. I dont think they deliberately caused the crash. She leaves behind an irreplaceable void and will be remembered as a special soul by all that she met. Traffic was held on the bridge so road officers could assess the situation. Highways England have confirmed that Traffic has now been released and delays will begin to ease. The traffic service pleaded with travellers to "allow extra time" for journeys. According to traffic monitoring service InRix, two lanes were closed as a result of the crash. Delays are growing on the M25 as clockwise traffic is still at a standstill. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. The bridge, which links Essex and Kent, was shut after the report of climbers was received just before 3.50am. Approx. Motorists were experiencing queueing traffic for four miles on the M25 after the QE2 bridge closed. These 'intermittent' closures are linked to the crossing fire that has seen queues developing for almost two hours at the time of writing. Lanes have since reopened, but for much of the morning, the M25 experienced extremely long queues. 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. UPDATE - Dartford, A282/M25 J1a-J1b. The accident happened between Junction 31 on the A1306 at West Thurrock and Junction 1A on the A206 at Swanscombe. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Police were called shortly after 11:30 a.m. to the crash just north of Ponoka. Traffic is passing in the remaining two lanes but there is "heavy congestion" back to Junction 29 of the M25 according to Highways England. Comments are welcome while open. Just Stop Oil protesters suspended themselves in hammocks over the Queen Elizabeth II bridge over the River Thames linking Essex and Kent for two days. 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. A quick look at Google Maps show how severe the traffic is in Essex at the moment. Police say he was the lone occupant of the second semi. On the clockwise carriageway (Essex in to Kent) there are two lanes closed on the crossing with stop-start traffic and severe delays due to emergency repairs and earlier van fire on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). Images from traffic cameras show the extent of the delays, with standstill traffic stretching back to Junction 29 at Romford. Congestion was back over the QE2 Bridge to junction 30 for Lakeside Shopping Centre and Aveley, Essex. The crash has happened on the . However, delays are still severe, and look to be hanging around for a long time. They said: "Officers were called to reports of a collision involved two vehicles on the M25 at around 7.20am this morning. The cause of the road surface collapse has not been released. Thank you for following our live updates. More info. Several pieces of equipment fell into the river as well. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. (FOX 5), GET BREAKING NEWS EMAIL ALERTS FROM FOX 5, DOWNLOAD THE FOX 5 ATLANTA APP FOR BREAKING NEWS AND WEATHER ALERTS. This is causing more damage and literally harm to life.". Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. Follow EssexLive on Facebook. 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"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.