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. Comments have been closed on this article. We will be bringing you live update on this ongoing incident as it happens. Motorists were experiencing queueing traffic for four miles on the M25 after the QE2 bridge closed. Traffic has been held on the QE2 Bridge. An accident between a car and a lorry has completely shut the Queen Elizabeth Bridge. Essex Travel news reports . There was anger from drivers who faced long delays trying to get to work. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the Please report any comments that break our rules. 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. Northbound traffic on the Queen Elizabeth Highway was rerouted for several hours Wednesday morning after a rollover near Olds that resulted in one person suffering life-threatening injuries, RCMP say. A bridge in Newton County that was being dismantled collapses, sending three into the river below. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The town of Penhold is located about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. One person died and two others were injured. UPDATED: Multi-tractor trailer crash on QEII causes fatality This view of Access Road in Newton County shows first responders at the scene after the road surface reportedly collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Several members of the public have been live-tweeting their experience of being stuck on the M25 during today's traffic jams. 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. He said: The woman driver that crashed initially had aquaplaned because of the rain. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's ", 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 QE2 Bridge has been closed, resulting in long delays on both sides of the Dartford Crossing. Because the situation has been resolved, we will now be closing this blog. A major crash on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 has caused traffic problems for those heading over the QE2 bridge this morning. The driver allegedly got into a verbal altercation with others before brandishing a gun. Lanes 3 and 4 remain closed. One person was seriously injured in . Three vehicles have been involved in a collision at the Dartford Crossing on the clockwise carriageway. Reason : Road traffic collision. 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.. RCMP say the crash occurred at about 6:15, northbound at the Crandall overpass near Ponoka. 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 Dartford Crossing bridge has been closed and there are long tailbacks after two oil protesters climbed the structure. Recovery is on scene. The family said she leaves behind an "irreplaceable void". (Georgia Department of Transportation). He had been assisting a stranded motorist along with Ms Webber. Long queues are forming in the lead up to the accident. The road was briefly shut after a major accident on the clockwise carriageway the Kent side of the QE2 bridge. We will be bringing you live update on this ongoing incident as it happens. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. Van fire brings Dartford Crossing traffic to standstill - live updates (FOX 5). Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. Essex Police have issued an initial statement, confirming they are at the scene on the M25 this morning. Currently trying to reconcile the top half of my body with the bottom. For the latest updates on this crash and the traffic on the M25 today, follow our live updates below. Speaking to Mail Online from his hospital bed, he partially blamed the Just Stop Oil activists for the accident. Police were called shortly after 11:30 a.m. to the crash just north of Ponoka. 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. "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. Kent Police are on the scene. 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. But, as soon as traffic was released, it was held again. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 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. There were also delays on the lead up to the Thurrock interchange on the A13 heading west. There is traffic building at Dartford Crossing back to the M25 following a crash on the QE2 bridge (stock image). "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. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Finance Minister and Chamber discuss budget's benefits to business owners, Red Deer Polytechnic hosts second annual Research Showcase, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools expands online learning platform to middle school level, Local tech start-up changes the way you buy alcohol, $30 million for Red Deer Regional Airport means increased access and safety, Penhold COPA hosts impaired driving presentation for Penhold Crossing students. There are still delays on the M25 this afternoon following a crash and broken down vehicle earlier today. MATTIE'S CALL: A 9-month-old baby girl was reported missing from the Ellenwood area with a man police say was diagnosed with a mental illness. Please report any comments that break our rules. contact the editor here. We will bring live traffic updates and further information as we get it. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. 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. Comments are welcome while open. She was described as having an infectious personality. Traffic is passing in the remaining two lanes but there is "heavy congestion" back to Junction 29 of the M25 according to Highways England. Dartford Crossing latest news - Essex Live Her car spun out and hit the crash barrier. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. UPDATE - M25 clockwise in Kent all lanes now OPEN at J1a (Dartford) after an accident traffic still queueing back past J30 (A13). 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. 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