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Dartford Bridge shut as collision causes traffic delays

Dartford Bridge shut as collision causes traffic delays

BBC News20 hours ago
A major crossing over the River Thames has been shut after a collision between a lorry and a car.It happened on the QEII bridge at the Dartford Crossing, which links Essex and Kent east of London, at 11:05 BST.Police warned the route would be shut "for several hours" after both the road surface and barriers were damaged. One person suffered minor injuries.Southbound traffic was being diverted through the nearby tunnel, which usually served those heading clockwise on the M25.
"Northbound tunnel traffic is therefore confined to using the west bore Dartford tunnel only," National Highways said.Vehicle height restrictions of 4.8m (15ft 9in) applied in the tunnel.A highways spokesman added: "Vehicles over this height will have to seek an alternative route via the clockwise M25."Also in attendance at the incident were fire, ambulance and police services, who urged drivers to exercise "patience" during delays.
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