Queen Elizabeth II Bridge Reopens After M25 Crash
Residual delays of up to 30 minutes were reported following the incident.
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The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing was partially blocked on the M25 following a collision. The incident caused rush hour delays for drivers travelling on the motorway between Essex and Kent.
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National Highways confirmed via X that the bridge had reopened. The agency cautioned motorists to expect residual delays of up to 30 minutes following the earlier police incident.
Traffic was reported to be building on the M25, with hundreds of drivers attempting to enter and leave London. The crash was initially reported between junction 31 and junction 1a of the M25, with traffic backing up towards junction 30.
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A second incident was also reported on the A2 westbound. This collision occurred from B255 to the M25 at junction 2 on the Kent side of the crossing.
Questions this report answers
+What caused the disruption on the M25?
A crash partially blocked the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing on the M25. This incident led to traffic delays for drivers.
+Has the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge reopened?
Yes, National Highways confirmed on X that the bridge has reopened. However, drivers were warned of residual delays of up to 30 minutes.
+Were there any other incidents reported?
Yes, a second incident was reported on the A2 westbound from B255 to the M25 at junction 2. This occurred on the Kent side of the crossing.
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