When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. "Please allow extra time or consider alternative routes.". The RCMP is requesting motorists take alternate routes and avoid the area of the collision, slow down and drive to the conditions as they can vary throughout the province, they say. Just Stop Oil protesters are accused of having "blood on their hands" after two women were killed in a horror crash during a Dartford Bridge protest. Highways England have added more misery to those on the M25, with news that delays could now spread to the M25 anticlockwise repeatedly. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. pic.twitter.com/wUks7MR9nD. She was the most selfless person that everyone knew and was consistently involved in charity work for orphan children in Sierra Leone, amongst others. "Bee was loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her, she had an infectious personality and her sense of humour was out of this world. Storm Eunice: 10,000 homes without power in the South East - BBC News I dont think they deliberately caused the crash. pic.twitter.com/497bsCazL5. HP10 9TY. 2 killed in crash on I-285; police searching for drivers who left the scene I-85 SB reopens toward Midtown Atlanta after 'stalled vehicle' prompted traffic delays 83-year-old dies in Fayetteville . The post advises drivers to consider alternatives, and notes that over 8 miles of congestion remains on the M25. Motorists were beingasked to be aware of emergency personnel and drive to the conditions. Delays are now stretching even further north into Essex, well beyond Junction 29 near Romford. Two of the lanes on the QE2 bridge have been closed. Drivers are expressing their frustration at the delay-prone Dartford Crossing following the major incident this afternoon. However, long queues remains. Traffic is passing in the remaining two lanes but there is "heavy congestion" back to Junction 29 of the M25 according to Highways England. The two women were declared dead at the scene.Kent Police confirmed in a statement that officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are working to establish the full circumstances and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.Motorists who were travelling in both directions of the M20 are urged to check for any dashcam footage, which may assist the investigation. She lived in Swanley with her fiance Adam Linnell and their five-year-old daughter. "The family ask that you respect their privacy at this difficult time. Long delays remain on clockwise approach heading into Kent, queues back past J30 (Thurrock, Essex): https://t.co/64Ho8HSPUF. (FOX 5). Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Delays are growing on the M25 as clockwise traffic is still at a standstill. Have a pleasant afternoon, and stay safe. The extent of the damage to the motorway, and the time it will take to fix, is not yet known. M25 traffic: Delays as motorway shut due to lorry fire in Dartford Kent Average speed five mph. You cancontact us here. Mark Heap, 55, also suffered a broken back and broken leg. Because of the queues on the M25, and subsequent queues on the A13 heading west, there are long delays throughout Thurrock. A major crash on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 has caused traffic problems for those heading over the QE2 bridge this morning. GDOT said construction workers with B & D Concrete Cutting Inc. began sawing the first of four bridge spans when the collapse happened. UPDATED: Multi-tractor trailer crash on QEII causes fatality Calgary News | Local Breaking | CTV News Calgary An overhead view showing the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. We received a report shortly before 3.50am today that two people had climbed onto the bridge and are currently at height." Approx. Kent Police are on the scene. There is traffic building at Dartford Crossing back to the M25 following a crash on the QE2 bridge (stock image). It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. One fatality has been reported RCMP saying late Thursday the victim was a 64-year-old man from Rimbey. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. (FOX 5) The names of those involved have not been released. All lanes have been reopened on the M25 at the A282. Highways England have stated that there is no estimate for the full reopening of the Dartford Crossing. Several pieces of equipment fell into the river as well. Dartford Crossing latest news - Essex Live The road was briefly shut after a major accident on the clockwise carriageway the Kent side of the QE2 bridge. 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. He said: The woman driver that crashed initially had aquaplaned because of the rain. There are long delays back into Essex. But their actions, bringing the traffic to a stand-still on the M20, caused the crash in which those two women died.. 2 miles of slow traffic on approach, please allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes on to your current journey time. skier hits slopes shortly after birthday. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. A quick look at Google Maps show how severe the traffic is in Essex at the moment. Congestion is building around Dartford Crossing following a collision on the QE2 bridge this afternoon. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. There are still delays on the M25 this afternoon following a crash and broken down vehicle earlier today. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Currently trying to reconcile the top half of my body with the bottom. One person died and two others were injured. Highway 2 collision | News, Videos & Articles Traffic is at a standstill as far back as Brentwood at Junction 28. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. When the incident began on Monday, Essex Police said: "Officers are currently working to resolve a situation which has caused us to close the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing. Antisocial behaviour in Maldon nearly halved last year, Essex Police says, Reports to the local authority remained high, The moment Stephen Bear was arrested at Heathrow Airport on his birthday as TV star locked up for 'revenge porn', An image released by Essex Police shows the moment Stephen Bear was detained by officers at Heathrow Airport, Comedian Rosie Holt on the 'embarrassment' of being mistaken for a real MP ahead of her Essex show, The satirist shot to fame over the pandemic for her online videos posing as characters that parodied government ministers and societal figures, and brings her new show to Essex this month. It's the latest protest by the group's activists, who on Sunday sprayed an Aston Martin showroom with orange paint and a few days earlier threw tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers. South East Coast Ambulance said that they were unable to comment on the incident until a police investigation had been completed. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. But, as soon as traffic was released, it was held again. Dartford Crossing's QE2 bridge closed by Just Stop Oil protesters This is causing more damage and literally harm to life.". Speaking to Mail Online from his hospital bed, he partially blamed the Just Stop Oil activists for the accident. This view of Access Road in Newton County shows first responders at the scene after the road surface reportedly collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. The reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? "I can't challenge this madness in my desk job, designing bridges, so I'm taking direct action, occupying the QE2 bridge until the government stops all new oil," he said. The QE2 Bridge had been closed for almost an hour following a van fire in lane one. Reports suggest there was also an oil spillage. Traffic is currently queueing for 6 miles due to the earlier crash as well as a broken down vehicle. Climate change activist group Just Stop Oil said two of its supporters had scaled the 84m-high masts on the north side of the QE2 bridge "to demand that the government halts all new oil and gas licences and consents". Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join in the lively discussions in the comments. "He had VITAL engineering job to do. Thanks for your patience. UPDTAR - M25 clockwise in Kent only one lane open after J1a (Dartford) because of an accident traffic queueing back over the bridge to J30 (A13). 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. Our newsroom abides by the RTDNA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and follows the Canadian Press Stylebook. The crash took place on the clockwise carriageway between junctions 1A and 1B just after the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. The van fire has caused a complete temporary closure of the QE2 bridge. Easter travel chaos as firework factory blast closes M4 and accident on I was squashed between the car and the crash barrier along with the driver., DON'T MISS:Mum's trauma as son went out for 21st birthday but never came home [REVEAL]Leah Croucher remains identified as police confirm body is teenager's [INSIGHT]Armed police pounce on man with knife outside Palace of Westminster[SPOTLIGHT], I wondered why I could hear random fireworks last night, Somebody has shot fireworks at the @JustStop_Oil protestors atop Dartford Bridge. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. READ MORE:Predator raped girl, 16, in alley then used aliases to try to escape, BREAKING: Dartford Crossing bridge climbers imprisoned without trial Morgan and Marcus, who ascended the Queen Elizabeth II bridge earlier this week, have been remanded to prison until the 17th of November, awaiting trial.#FreeMorgan #FreeMarcus #FreeLouis #FreeJosh pic.twitter.com/EcCXqOHyIN, BREAKING: MORGAN AND MARCUS DESCEND FROM DARTFORD CROSSING BRIDGE After a successful 37 hour occupation, Morgan and Marcus descended from Queen Elizabeth II Bridge on a giant cherrypicker, having majorly disrupted fuel deliveries from Essex to the South East of England. A STARS air ambulance was dispatched and its crew treated an 18-year-old man at the scene who had suffered a head injury, a spokesperson with STARS said. Lisa Webber, who was in her 50s, and Dr Habiba Hajallie - known as Bee - were hit by a BMW X5 after stopping on the hard shoulder of the M20. One woman was just metres from the initial incident - and had a five hour journey stretched out to over seven hours. She leaves behind an irreplaceable void and will be remembered as a special soul by all that she met. Tailbacks stretched from junction 31 at the A1306 in Essex as far back as junction 29, according to traffic cameras. Thanks for your patience. 2 lanes are currently closed on the #QE2Bridge following a collision. contact the editor here. LIVE @ 9:30 EST: Premier Ford speaks in London . Highways England have said that the queues in the lead up to the QE2 bridge in Essex are now stretching back to the A127. Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S. The tailback now stretches over 10 miles, as traffic is still being held. (FOX 5). Both Kent and Essex Police have been contacted for more details. A Gannett Company. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Highways England have confirmed that the fire appears to be under control, though further delays may be expected. KCC have confirmed that slow moving traffic anticlockwise is also related to the fire on QE2. All lanes have now re-opened after an incident on the QE2 bridge. 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 . Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of the crash but confirmed two women who had been driving separate vehicles were declared dead at the scene. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The fire was significant enough that it may have caused damage to the road surface, with the van catching fire in lane one. To get the latest headlines direct to your email inbox every day, put your email in the box at the top and hit subscribe or visit here. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Plumes of smoke were also spotted rising from the scene of the incident. Congestion was back over the QE2 Bridge to junction 30 for Lakeside Shopping Centre and Aveley, Essex. The cause of the road surface collapse has not been released. As a result hundreds of motorists were forced to divert onto the M20 causing traffic chaos. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. pic.twitter.com/eoYmTHZQIa. 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Three people were killed in a weekend crash on the QE2, the crash happened in part of a busy highway. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. Another view of the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River following the collapse on Oct. 19, 2021. All lanes now open on the Clockwise carriageway between J1a-J1b following an earlier RTC. Northbound traffic on the Queen Elizabeth Highway was rerouted for several hours Wednesday morning after a rollover near Olds that resulted in one mansuffering life-threatening injuries, RCMP say. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. RCMP say the crash occurred at about 6:15, northbound at the Crandall overpass near Ponoka. Police say he was the lone occupant of the second semi. We will bring live traffic updates and further information as we get it. 120 minutes above normal travel time, 8 miles of congestion back through J29. Essex Police have issued an initial statement, confirming they are at the scene on the M25 this morning. Have you got a story for us? The crash has happened on the . One dead, two injured after bridge under construction in Newton County NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. - Construction workers dismantling a bridge in Newton County had to be rescued after the bridge collapsed. Traffic northbound/anti-clockwise is being confined to the West Bore Tunnel only. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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The driver allegedly got into a verbal altercation with others before brandishing a gun. Reason : Road traffic collision. Kent Police has since confirmed that there were no arrests made during today's demonstration. An accident, said to have involved several vehicles, happened at around 7am. A breakdown has occurred in lane 1", ONGOING - M25 - clockwise between junctions J31 and J1A . Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Sign up to ournewsletters to get updates sent straight to your inbox. (Image: Brendan McBrien via Kent Traffic and Travel), A traffic map of England shows the delays engulfing almost a quarter of the M25. Drivers face eight mile queues as crash closes QE2 bridge. Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. Drivers on the A13 are facing delays this morning due to a crash on the M25. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the "She loved to cook and host, she was the life party and no one ever left hungry! After 2 hours trapped at the #DartfordCrossing, I finally made it home. Police said the 22-year-old was travelling south just past Highway 53 when he lost control and struck the guardrail. The names of those involved have not been released. She was described as having an infectious personality. The road was blocked from 14:55 to 16:50. 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. The crash happened between Junction 31 A1306 (Thurrock/Lakeside) and Junction 1A 206 (Dartford). They described Dr Hajallie as a "true NHS hero" who had selflessly made sacrifices by being away from her family during the Covid pandemic as she worked on the frontline. Another occupant of the vehiclewas less seriously hurt, RCMP said in a release. There were also delays on the lead up to the Thurrock interchange on the A13 heading west. Details for a celebration of Bee's life will be shared in due course. Kent Highways have now confirmed that the M25 is now completely open on the clockwise carriageway. Editors' Code of Practice. Additional delays affecting the area due to vehicle fire on QEII Bridge: https://t.co/QF3BSKRQAd. Highways England have confirmed that Traffic has now been released and delays will begin to ease. Crashes on QE2 south of Edmonton, poor driving conditions as central Two lanes have been reopened on the Dartford Bridge, with stop-start traffic and severe delays still expected. Thank you for following our live updates. Officials say it collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021 during construction.