Two of the lanes on the QE2 bridge have been closed. Lanes have since reopened, but for much of the morning, the M25 experienced extremely long queues. Comments have been closed on this article. The van fire has caused a complete temporary closure of the QE2 bridge. 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. A breakdown has occurred in lane 1 pic.twitter.com/HAmbJ0w6yC. Kent Police were called to the crossing at 6.03am this morning after concerns were raised for a person's welfare. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: We were called at 8.08am to a road traffic collision on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing. Another view of the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River following the collapse on Oct. 19, 2021. false. A Gannett Company. The extent of the damage to the motorway, and the time it will take to fix, is not yet known. The travel time through the area had been in excess of a hour, however this currents stands at around 45 minutes. Spruce Grove man shatters vegetative state diagnosis following crash, 1 airlifted, 3 transported to hospital after Friday crash on QEII, Man airlifted to hospital after crash on QEII south of Edmonton, Driver killed after semi-trailer catches fire in QEII Highway crash: RCMP, Heroes save Airdrie man who was seconds away from burning alive, Alberta firefighter happy to be alive after crash that injured 6 and destroyed his truck, 6 people injured, including 2 firefighters, in Highway 2 crash, 1 person dead after QEII collision near Ponoka, Man dead after QEII collision in central Alberta, QEII highway northbound near Olds, Alta. They said: "Long delays on approach to the lane closures on the #A282 #QEIIBridge, "2 (of 4) lanes remains closed following the collision. 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This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Dr Hajallie was working at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, when she died. An overhead view showing the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. I stopped to help her and Lisa [Webber] stopped as well. Officers from Kent Polices Serious Collision Investigation Unit are trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash. Essex Travel news reports . You cancontact us here. The driver of a semi-truck was taken to hospital by STARS Air Ambulance after a collision on the QEII Highway south of Edmonton Wednesday morning. 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The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. This view of Access Road in Newton County shows first responders at the scene after the road surface reportedly collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Another view of the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River following the collapse on Oct. 19, 2021. For the latest updates on this crash and the traffic on the M25 today, follow our live updates below. (FOX 5). The crash happened between Junction 31 A1306 (Thurrock/Lakeside) and Junction 1A 206 (Dartford). One fatality has been reported RCMP saying late Thursday the victim was a 64-year-old man from Rimbey. 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. Environment Canada issued a freezing rain warning for the Red Deer region early Thursday morning. 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. The backlog of congestion now appears to be easing on the M25. 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. Nov 25, 2021 | 11:48 AM. The fire was significant enough that it may have caused damage to the road surface, with the van catching fire in lane one. Reduced lanes may be deployed in order to get traffic moving again. 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A quick look at Google Maps show how severe the traffic is in Essex at the moment. The crash involved a lorry and happened between junctions 1a and 1b on the clockwise carriageway just after the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (Tuesday, January 26). contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. "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. A person is sadly deceased following a major multi-vehicle collision on the QEII Highway Thursday morning. 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. 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. 2 killed in crash on I-285; police searching for drivers who left the scene I-85 SB reopens toward Midtown Atlanta after 'stalled vehicle' prompted traffic delays 83-year-old dies in Fayetteville . Monday 17 October 2022 22:27, UK 1:21 Just Stop Oil protesters scale Dartford Crossing Why you can trust Sky News Traffic was diverted at the Didsbury overpass at Highway 582 for a few hours, but RCMP said Wednesday afternoon both northbound lanes were open. Have a pleasant afternoon, and stay safe. 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. "Ice on the roadway and blowing snow may impact driving conditions," RCMP said. Traffic is queuing back to junction 29 for the A127, and is poor throughout Thurrock. It happened at the bridge over the Yellow River along Access Road which runs parallel to Interstate 20 just before 5:30 p.m. Currently trying to reconcile the top half of my body with the bottom. A third semi was also unable to stop and slid into the crash scene. Traffic is at a standstill as far back as Brentwood at Junction 28. Follow EssexLive on Facebook. Congestion has backed up as far as Lakeside, with travel time around 25 minutes. (FOX 5). He had been assisting a stranded motorist along with Ms Webber. There are currently delays of up to 50 minutes with congestion back to J29. A breakdown has occurred in lane 1", ONGOING - M25 - clockwise between junctions J31 and J1A . 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. UPDATE - Dartford, A282/M25 J1a-J1b. The reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? Unless absolutely necessary, please stay at home this morning. Extra officers were present throughout the town ahead of the anti-refugee protest. 1 video. 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). pic.twitter.com/xSi1Q02J0S. The damage caused by the van fire is believed to be significant, and may leave part of the road closed for repairs indefinitely. The northbound lanes of the highway were closed until past dinner time, with traffic being re-routed at Hwy 53. This created long queues of traffic back into Essex, with travel times reaching more than 30 minutes. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to RCMP say the crash occurred at about 6:15, northbound at the Crandall overpass near Ponoka. Initial reports indicated the van is currently ablaze in lane one, with all clockwise traffic stationary as teams responded to the incident. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. 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Just Stop Oil protesters are accused of having "blood on their hands" after two women were killed in a horror crash during a Dartford Bridge protest. "Traffic is passing in 2 lanes but there is heavy congestion back to J29 of the #M25. A bridge in Newton County that was being dismantled collapses, sending three into the river below. ***Update***Both tunnels now released however traffic being monitored. Heavy traffic has also formed near the Fortune of War roundabout due to queues for the BP petrol station. 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. Dartford crossing (stock image) There are long delays on the A282 Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford Crossing after a car fire. Sign up to ournewsletters to get updates sent straight to your inbox. Essex Travel News have confirmed that the road is now open. Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. He added: We would like to meet your guys to thank them and help us be at peace and lay our daughter to rest.. One person died and two others were injured. It's worth mentioning that only essential journey should be made this morning, as per the country's national lockdown restrictions. 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. Latest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard. Monday night, a silver sedan was seen driving erratically southbound on the QEII highway. Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join in the lively discussions in the comments. 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. The delays on the M25 stretch back over 10 miles. Congestion was back over the QE2 Bridge to junction 30 for Lakeside Shopping Centre and Aveley, Essex. Be advised they may have to close intermittently due to the incident on the #DartfordBridgehttps://t.co/nSjnFaHEdX. Crime Aug 3,. "Bee was a Consultant Geriatrician at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford and had been a doctor for nearly 10 years. Estimates of delays of around 120 minutes above the normal travel time have been tweeted out by Highways England. Because the situation has been resolved, we will now be closing this blog. Delays are set to keep building as we head into rush hour, as Highways England confirms the road surface has been damaged by the fire. Motorists were experiencing queueing traffic for four miles on the M25 after the QE2 bridge closed. The man was airlifted to the Foothills hospital in Calgary in life-threatening condition. A major accident near to the Dartford Crossing caused major delays on the M25 this morning. A multi vehicle crash on the M25 at the QE2 Bridge caused long delays on the motorway this morning. Drivers should particularly check footage between 8.15am and 8.20am. ***Update***But traffic held againhttps://t.co/AFdT3WvM4E. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Traffic was halted at 2.55pm today (August 4) after a van caught fire. Thanks for your patience. The tailback now stretches over 10 miles, as traffic is still being held. An accident, said to have involved several vehicles, happened at around 7am. Delays are now stretching even further north into Essex, well beyond Junction 29 near Romford. Highways England have added more misery to those on the M25, with news that delays could now spread to the M25 anticlockwise repeatedly. Construction vehicles can be seen in the water where the Access Road bridge once stood. 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. Several pieces of equipment fell into the river as well. He said: "The eco-warriors may have thought it was an innocent protest, but theyve got blood on their hands. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Engineer and protester Morgan Trowland, 39, released a statement through Just Stop Oil. Had I got there 30 seconds earlier Id have missed the lot - only about 30 cars in front of me . "My husband works for electricity board for London and can't even get out our road," posted Sioxsie Wild. Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. The crash happened between Junction 31 A1306 (Thurrock/Lakeside) and Junction 1A 206 (Dartford). Rescue crews were able to pull all three from the water. We will bring live traffic updates and further information as we get it. Both Kent and Essex Police have been contacted for more details. Also causing delays on A13 Londonbound towards M25 and on surrounding roads in Thurrock and Purfleet. Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. KCC have confirmed that slow moving traffic anticlockwise is also related to the fire on QE2. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Travel time is around 1 hour and 20 minutes. More info. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Please report any comments that break our rules. Recovery work will continue overnight and into the early mornings. I went back to the scene and we all got hit by the BMW. Another occupant of the vehiclewas less seriously hurt, RCMP said in a release. 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.". According to traffic monitoring service InRix, two lanes were closed as a result of the crash. Dartford, A282 Dartford Crossing (Anticlockwise) Slow moving traffic heading towards Dartford Tunnel. Thank you for following our live updates. Police said the 22-year-old was travelling south just past Highway 53 when he lost control and struck the guardrail. Itrolled over and landedin the northbound lane. . Traffic was held on the bridge so road officers could assess the situation. Initial reports indicated the van is currently ablaze in lane one, with all clockwise traffic stationary as teams responded to the incident. Delays are being reported on the A127 this morning with queues forming on the London-bound carriageway near the Halfway House to the M25 junction. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Ambulances are stuck and emergency services are stuck. They said: "ONGOING - M25 - clockwise between junctions J31 and J1A . This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. According to traffic software InRix, delays in the lead up to the QE2 bridge are now down to just 20 minutes. Because of the queues on the M25, and subsequent queues on the A13 heading west, there are long delays throughout Thurrock. Highways England have confirmed that the fire appears to be under control, though further delays may be expected. 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