A police spokeswoman said: "We were called to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge just before 6.30am today, Sunday, August 28. Please take extra care on the roads. MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The closure caused a bottleneck on the M25 anticlockwise, forcing traffic into half the lanes usually used by traffic heading from Kent to Essex via the tunnels. Traffic was disrupted on the M25 during the two-day protest which started on Monday. pic.twitter.com/GsBszpHgtX, READ MORE >>Man stabbed in the leg moments after car is 'driven at him' in Essex. Traffic is being diverted via the east bore tunnel at Dartford, with Kent Highways warning there will be a second day of lengthy delays on both sides of the crossing. The M25 has been plunged into chaos after a 'police incident' closed the clockwise side of the QE2 Bridge at the Dartford Crossing this afternoon (September 14). Report of 'firearms incident' and man in critical . READ MORE: Police appeal for witnesses after climate protesters disrupt M25 traffic. View our online Press Pack. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the industrial building, believed to store pyrotechnics, shortly after 1.30pm between Junction 13-14 in Westbrook, Newbury. 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Can you guess who all of these characters are supposed to be? All lanes have been re-opened. We will bring you all the latest in our live blog below. The M25 has been plunged into chaos after a 'police incident' closed the clockwise side of the QE2 Bridge at the Dartford Crossing this afternoon (September 14). "I cant challenge this madness in my desk job, designing bridges, so Im taking direct action, occupying the QE2 bridge until the government stops all new oil. Tailor your needs to suit you here. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The crash of a truck into a group of 20 bicyclists on a bridge that killed two and injured . An earlier police incident shut the clockwise carriageway for over 3 hours this morning until all lanes recently reopened. If you have seen or heard anything you think we should know about, or in relation to this, please contact the KentLive newsdesk by email at kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com. "People rely on the strategic road network for so many things and they have a right to expect it to operate as it should.". 2023 BBC. The group's protesters also spray painted the Met Police's HQ at Scotland Yard, while two others threw tomato soup over Vincent Van Gough's work Sunflowers. . The A282 Dartford Crossing is currently the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. Police tackling the protest on the QEII Bridge have brought in a special raised platform. Just after 12pm National Highways said there were currently delays of around two hours in both directions. At 5am today, Essex Police warned the crossing would remain closed. Morgan Trowland, 39, a bridge design engineer from London, said: "Our government has enacted suicidal laws to accelerate oil production: killing human life and destroying our environment. Emergency services left the scene shortly after 3.30am. You can read more about this incident here. Highways England confirmed that Essex Police are at the scene and a diversion is in place. 4am - 7am, Ali Miraj is Leading Britain's Conversation, Use the Global Player app to listen to live radio for LBC & LBC News. Police have closed the Dartford Crossing after two people climbed the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at 3.50am; Essex Police says it is dealing with them 'as quickly and as safely' as possible, but . . I cant challenge this madness in my desk job, designing bridges, so Im taking direct action, occupying the QE2 bridge until the government stops all new oil.. The clockwise carriageway of the M25 was closed between J30 and J1A as police dealt with the incident. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue said they believed there were possible pyrotechnics and fireworks on the scene of the Newbury blast. Essex Police confirm platform on QE2 bridge. Police have not given any indication as to whne the QEII bridge is likely to reopen. "Long delays due to earlier police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford)," Inrix says. You can also get in touch in the following ways: If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. You cancontact us here. "Long delays cleared on M25 Dartford Tunnel anticlockwise from J1A A206 (Dartford) to J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet)," said Inrix said. Traffic is currently backing to J29 A127 (Upminster), with travel time at 45 minutes. NOBLES later succumbed to his injuries. There are two-hour delays in both directions and five to six miles of congestion, said National Highways. Protester at QE2 bridge speaks in video clip. Asked by Nick Ferrari at Breakfast about the sense police "are not doing enough" after a series of protests, Sir Mark said they needed to judge the "scale of disruption". Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. "I have driven 176 miles in three and a half hours from Hertfordshire to Old Trafford and charged the car on the way. The Friarton Bridge has been closed in both directions due to a "police incident". Picture: Just Stop Oil. Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. HOMESTEAD (KDKA) - One person was Rob Hollyman, director of Youngs Transport Ltd in Purfleet on the north bank of the river, told BBC Essex: "It's absolutely dreadful. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. See what's happening on the roads or trains near you by entering your postcode below or visit InYourArea for latest traffic info. Traffic has ground to a halt in both directions along the QE2 bridge this morning as police responded to Police incident on the bridge. 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However, delays remain beyond Junction 3 with the M20 at Swanley. It blocked one of the main roads into the capital during rush hour. Just Stop Oil activists have shut the Dartford Bridge by climbing onto cables high above the road linking Essex and Kent. Our priority is to keep our county moving but we also have a duty of care to the two people, as well as those who may be involved in any resolution at height.. Essex Police have now urged people to avoid the area after being called to the QE2 Bridge today. "We were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman in the area shortly after 10am this morning, Saturday 16 April. Drivers face eight mile queues as crash closes QE2 bridge. "The bridge reopened just before 16:00 after being shut for around half an hour. Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman has described the actions of demonstrators as "self-defeating" and "completely indefensible". 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Police said on Tuesday they had arrived at the bridge with a "raised platform" to "allow specialists to work at . inaccuracy or intrusion, then please "The crossing has been closed whist the incident is being dealt with. Have you got a story for us? Traffic is backing up between J31 and J1A and drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible for the next 60 - 90 minutes. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. AA President Edmund King said: "Today traffic has been busy but less congested than Good Friday. There are already long delays on the motorway with traffic likely to be affected for some time.