Dartford Crossing

2024 - 3 - 12

Chaos at Dartford Crossing: A Day of Delays and Drama

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Traffic chaos, police incidents, and bridge closures - the latest updates from Dartford Crossing will leave you amazed!

The Dartford Crossing experienced a day of chaos as drivers found themselves stuck in three-hour queues due to a police incident. Southbound traffic was redirected through the east-bore of the Dartford Tunnel, causing massive delays. The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge was eventually reopened after hours of closure, following concerns for a man's welfare. Despite the bridge reopening, severe delays persisted, leaving motorists frustrated and anxious.

The situation escalated as lifeboats were dispatched to assist with concerns for the welfare of a man on the Dartford River Crossing. With the incident unfolding rapidly, traffic was brought to a standstill, adding to the existing chaos on the M25. Motorists faced extensive delays as the police worked to ensure a safe resolution to the situation. The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge remained closed, compounding the traffic gridlock and leaving commuters stranded.

As the day drew to a close, the Dartford Crossing finally reopened after a four-hour closure. The concerns for the man's welfare were addressed, allowing traffic to flow once again. However, the aftermath of the incident lingered, with residual delays impacting the evening commute. The Dartford Crossing's closure and subsequent reopening highlighted the importance of swift response in emergency situations, emphasizing the need for efficient crisis management on busy roadways.

In conclusion, the events at Dartford Crossing serve as a reminder of the unpredictability of travel and the impact of unexpected incidents on major transportation routes. As commuters reflected on the day's disruptions, authorities reassured the public of enhanced safety measures in place to handle similar situations in the future, aiming to minimize the impact on traffic flow and ensure the well-being of all road users.

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Dartford Crossing: Drivers stuck in three-hour queues after police ... (The Independent)

Southbound traffic is being diverted through the east-bore of the Dartford Tunnel.

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London travel news LIVE: M25 Dartford Crossing reopens after ... (Evening Standard)

The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge has reopened after a police incident at the Dartford Crossing this morning that has caused hours of delays.

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M25 Dartford Crossing shut over concerns for man's welfare (News Shopper)

Essex Police were called to the QE2 bridge shortly after 6am this morning (March 12). Traffic is currently being held at the crossing while officers โ€œwork ...

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Bridge reopens after three-hour delays due to concerns for man (Kent Online)

Dartford Bridge has reopened after a four-hour closure following concerns for a man's welfare, but severe delays remain.

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Dartford bridge CLOSED: M25 traffic chaos as police respond to ... (GB News)

'Traffic is being held on the crossing as we work to bring the situation to a safe conclusion'

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M25 QE2 Dartford Bridge three hour delays as lifeboats dispatched ... (Brentwood Gazette)

A spokesperson for the force said: "We're currently dealing with concerns for the welfare of a man on the Dartford River Crossing. The incident was reported to ...

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M25 Dartford Bridge diversion route as QE2 Crossing closed after ... (Essex Live)

Motorists are facing severe delays on the M25 at the Dartford Crossing on Tuesday (March 12) due to a police incident. The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge is ...

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M25 Dartford Crossing shut with traffic building to Lakeside ... (Essex Live)

The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge is closed due to an ongoing 'police incident', with police confirming that they are in attendance. Essex Police confirmed that ...

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Dartford Crossing RE-OPENS after five hours closure (Echo)

Drivers were urged to find "alternative routes" whilst police dealt with the incident.

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M25 Dartford Crossing closed for more than 4 hours as police dealt ... (This is Kent)

The QEII Bridge was shut just after 6am and reopened at 10.30am - southbound traffic was able to use a tunnel usually used for northbound vehicles.

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London travel news LIVE: M25 Dartford Crossing reopens after ... (Yahoo News UK)

The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge has reopened after a police incident at the Dartford Crossing this morning that has caused hours of delays.

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QE2 Bridge Dartford Crossing incident: Man brought to safety (News Shopper)

The incident caused severe three-hour delays on the M25 clockwise approaching the crossing. The man is now safe and being cared for by healthcare professionals.

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Dartford Crossing closure causes three-hour queues (The Independent)

Essex Police said the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge was closed shortly after 6am on Tuesday as it dealt with 'concerns for the welfare of a man'.

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Man brought to safety after four-hour incident on Dartford Crossing (Yahoo News UK)

The incident caused severe three-hour delays on the M25 clockwise approaching the crossing. The man is now safe and being cared for by healthcare professionals.

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