"Ice on the roadway and blowing snow may impact driving conditions," RCMP said. Comments have been closed on this article. There are still long queues on the A282 at the QE2 bridge while two lanes remain closed. I was squashed between the car and the crash barrier along with the driver., DON'T MISS:Mum's trauma as son went out for 21st birthday but never came home [REVEAL]Leah Croucher remains identified as police confirm body is teenager's [INSIGHT]Armed police pounce on man with knife outside Palace of Westminster[SPOTLIGHT], I wondered why I could hear random fireworks last night, Somebody has shot fireworks at the @JustStop_Oil protestors atop Dartford Bridge. Drivers face eight mile queues as crash closes QE2 bridge. Traffic was halted at 2.55pm today (August 4) after a van caught fire. Editors' Code of Practice. You can unsubscribe at any time. Lanes one and two (of four) remain closed for repairs after a van caught fire in lane one, at the start of the bridge. Traffic was held on the bridge so road officers could assess the situation. He had been assisting a stranded motorist along with Ms Webber. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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 is passing in the remaining two lanes but there is "heavy congestion" back to Junction 29 of the M25 according to Highways England. ", 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. The town of Penhold is located about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. She leaves behind an irreplaceable void and will be remembered as a special soul by all that she met. ", Long delays on approach to the lane closures on the #A282 #QEIIBridge 2 (of 4) lanes remains closed following the collision. Smoke can be seen rising from the scene of the incident. "Bee was loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her, she had an infectious personality and her sense of humour was out of this world. The Dartford Crossing bridge has been closed and there are long tailbacks after two oil protesters climbed the structure. Heavy traffic has also formed near the Fortune of War roundabout due to queues for the BP petrol station. Live M25 Dartford Crossing traffic updates after crash before QEII Bridge and six-mile queues build on Boxing Day M25 Bookmark ITV For the Love of Dogs: Paul O'Grady returns to screens with The Queen Consort Camilla after filming at Battersea's Brands Hatch site ITV Bookmark Essex Travel news reports . Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S. contact the editor here. It happened at the bridge over the Yellow River along Access Road which runs parallel to Interstate 20 just before 5:30 p.m. Travel time is currently 30 minutes. For more news follow EssexLive to stay in the know. "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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The delay added . Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join in the lively discussions in the comments. The accident happened between Junction 31 on the A1306 at West Thurrock and Junction 1A on the A206 at Swanscombe. skier hits slopes shortly after birthday. Initial reports indicated the van is currently ablaze in lane one, with all clockwise traffic stationary as teams responded to the incident. An Spruce Grove man's live was literally turned upside down following a catastrophic car accident. 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Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. All lanes now open on the Clockwise carriageway between J1a-J1b following an earlier RTC. Three lanes have been closed a result and motorists are warned to expect delays of up to an hour. The names of those involved have not been released. However, delays are still severe, and look to be hanging around for a long time. 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. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Recovery is on scene. Had I got there 30 seconds earlier Id have missed the lot - only about 30 cars in front of me . To see how it happened, view our blog below. Traffic is passing in the remaining two lanes but there is "heavy congestion" back to Junction 29 of the M25 according to Highways England. Thanks for your patience. Monday night, a silver sedan was seen driving erratically southbound on the QEII highway. She was described as having an infectious personality. Both Kent and Essex Police have been contacted for more details. Please report any comments that break our rules. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. We will continue to update you as the situation develops. 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).". Approx. A STARS air ambulance was dispatched and its crew treated an 18-year-old man at the scene who had suffered a head injury, a spokesperson with STARS said. 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. Northbound traffic on the Queen Elizabeth Highway was rerouted for several hours Wednesday morning after a rollover near Olds that resulted in one mansuffering life-threatening injuries, RCMP say. Things have now returned to normal, but queues were briefly stretching all the way back to junction 29 for the A127. Emergency crews were called at around 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday about five kilometres north of the Lacombe Highway 12 exit. false. SEVERE delays continue to build clockwise approx. 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. Northbound traffic on the Queen Elizabeth Highway was rerouted for several hours Wednesday morning after a rollover near Olds that resulted in one man suffering life-threatening injuries, RCMP say.. A multi vehicle crash on the M25 at the QE2 Bridge caused long delays on the motorway this morning. "Bee was a Consultant Geriatrician at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford and had been a doctor for nearly 10 years. We will be bringing you live update on this ongoing incident as it happens. One man also suffered injuries. National Highways tweeted an alert to warn drivers of long delays this morning. She selflessly sacrificed by being away from her family for nearly a year on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic as a true NHS Hero. The northbound lanes of the highway were closed until past dinner time, with traffic being re-routed at Hwy 53. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. 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. The reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? Two lanes have been reopened on the Dartford Bridge, with stop-start traffic and severe delays still expected. Unless absolutely necessary, please stay at home this morning. This created long queues of traffic back into Essex, with travel times reaching more than 30 minutes. 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. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Highways England have said that the queues in the lead up to the QE2 bridge in Essex are now stretching back to the A127. Reduced lanes may be deployed in order to get traffic moving again. A person is sadly deceased following a major multi-vehicle collision on the QEII Highway Thursday morning. The driver allegedly got into a verbal altercation with others before brandishing a gun. 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. HP10 9TY. 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. 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. Police said the 22-year-old was travelling south just past Highway 53 when he lost control and struck the guardrail. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the There are long delays back into Essex. An overhead view showing the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021.