Reports suggest there was also an oil spillage. 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. Reason : Road traffic collision. pic.twitter.com/ailp1zKaGw. 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Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S. 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. Approx. The travel time through the area had been in excess of a hour, however this currents stands at around 45 minutes. Delays have now begun to appear on the opposite side of the M25 approaching the Dartford Tunnel. We will be bringing you live update on this ongoing incident as it happens. . The cause of the road surface collapse has not been released. According to Essex Travel News on Twitter, no injuries have been reported as a result of the crash. Travel time is currently 30 minutes. ", Long delays on approach to the lane closures on the #A282 #QEIIBridge 2 (of 4) lanes remains closed following the collision. Plumes of smoke were also spotted rising from the scene of the incident. Plan ahead and consider alternative routes pic.twitter.com/bBWLo7uF5x. Preliminary investigation determined that a semi unit had jackknifed on the QEII and was subsequently struck by another semi. Comments have been closed on this article. Live M25 Dartford Crossing traffic updates after crash before QEII Bridge and six-mile queues build on Boxing Day M25 Bookmark ITV For the Love of Dogs: Paul O'Grady returns to screens with The Queen Consort Camilla after filming at Battersea's Brands Hatch site ITV Bookmark Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. "Please allow extra time or consider alternative routes.". Traffic northbound/anti-clockwise is being confined to the West Bore Tunnel only. I stopped to help her and Lisa [Webber] stopped as well. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Approx. GDOT said construction workers with B & D Concrete Cutting Inc. began sawing the first of four bridge spans when the collapse happened. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. There are currently delays of up to 50 minutes with congestion back to J29. contact the editor here. M25 crash: Collision at Dartford causing delays in Essex | Echo Two lanes remain closed due to emergency repairs after the earlier van fire on the M25 QE2 bridge. Police attended along with ambulance and fire crews. A major crash on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 has caused traffic problems for those heading over the QE2 bridge this morning. LIVE @ 9:30 EST: Premier Ford speaks in London . Dartford Crossing latest news - Kent Live 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). This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. (Georgia Department of Transportation). They said: "ONGOING - M25 - clockwise between junctions J31 and J1A . An ambulance was sent to the scene and assessed two patients who did not require transportation to hospital.. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Estimates of delays of around 120 minutes above the normal travel time have been tweeted out by Highways England. Comments have been closed on this article. And: "There are currently delays of up to 70 minutes back to J29 of the #M25 clockwise due to a collision on the #QE2Bridge at #Dartford. He said: The woman driver that crashed initially had aquaplaned because of the rain. We have crews working to get all lanes open. Bee was exceedingly loyal to her family and friends, and she was always the first to give help and support, going above and beyond whenever it was needed. 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. 98-year-old Alta. Lanes have since reopened, but for much of the morning, the M25 experienced extremely long queues. Just Stop Oil protesters suspended themselves in hammocks over the Queen Elizabeth II bridge over the River Thames linking Essex and Kent for two days. Officials say it collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021 during construction. 120 minutes above normal travel time, 8 miles of congestion back through J29. Traffic Mar 11, 2019 1 person dead after QEII collision near Ponoka Police said the. Many have tried to find some humour in the situation, even if they suffered through the full extent of the 2 hour delays. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Traffic was halted at 2.55pm today (August 4) after a van caught fire. Traffic was held on the bridge so road officers could assess the situation. RCMP investigate fatal crash on QE2 near Leduc The RCMP has confirmed one person has died after an SUV headed north on Highway 2 near Leduc, Alta., is believed to have lost control before rolling . There are still long queues on the A282 at the QE2 bridge while two lanes remain closed. Recovery is on scene. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Highway 2 northbound was closed at Highway 582 near Carstairs early Wednesday morning due to a serious collision involving a jackknifed semi tractor trailer. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Phone: (403) 343-7105Newsroom: (403) 342-6397Advertising: (403) 342-8617, We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards in all that we do. The driver allegedly got into a verbal altercation with others before brandishing a gun. man accused of murdering armed intruder released on bail, Deplorable living conditions: 64 Mexicans rescued from Ontario human trafficking ring. ***Update***Both tunnels now released however traffic being monitored. All lanes now open on the Clockwise carriageway between J1a-J1b following an earlier RTC. Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of. CTV Edmonton: Fatal crash on QE2 | CTV News ", Suella Braverman tells peers to back 'proper penalties' for disruptive protesters ahead of Lords vote, Prime minister backs further crackdown on 'disruptive' protests, Westminster Accounts: Labour and Starmer have accepted thousands from major Just Stop Oil donor. Three people were killed in a weekend crash on the QE2, the crash happened in part of a busy highway. The backlog of congestion now appears to be easing on the M25. This is causing congestion on the A13 westbound as far back as Orsett. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. He had been assisting a stranded motorist along with Ms Webber. Queen Elizabeth II bridge - latest news, breaking stories and comment An accident involving a lorry near to the Dartford Crossing caused major delays on the M25 this morning. Two lanes remain closed on the M25/A282 at the QE2 bridge this morning. Long delays remain on clockwise approach heading into Kent, queues back past J30 (Thurrock, Essex): https://t.co/64Ho8HSPUF. Thanks for your patience. Tailbacks stretched from junction 31 at the A1306 in Essex as far back as junction 29, according to traffic cameras. Police say he was the lone occupant of the second semi. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. There is traffic building at Dartford Crossing back to the M25 following a crash on the QE2 bridge (stock image). Engineer and protester Morgan Trowland, 39, released a statement through Just Stop Oil. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Speaking to Mail Online from his hospital bed, he partially blamed the Just Stop Oil activists for the accident. However, delays are still severe, and look to be hanging around for a long time. A traffic map of the M25 has shown how serious these delays are beyond the borders of Kent. Calgary News | Local Breaking | CTV News Calgary Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Just Stop Oil has been approached for comment. "He had VITAL engineering job to do. Construction vehicles can be seen in the water where the Access Road bridge once stood. DRIVERS were hit with travel chaos today after a firework factory blast closed the M4 and a separate accident sparked a seven-mile tailback on the M25. Editors' Code of Practice. A breakdown has occurred in lane 1 pic.twitter.com/HAmbJ0w6yC. They said: "Officers were called to reports of a collision involved two vehicles on the M25 at around 7.20am this morning. Unless absolutely necessary, please stay at home this morning. 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