Also causing delays on A13 Londonbound towards M25 and on surrounding roads in Thurrock and Purfleet. The crash involved a lorry and happened between junctions 1a and 1b on the clockwise carriageway just after the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (Tuesday, January 26). 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. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. 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. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Officers have. According to traffic software InRix, delays in the lead up to the QE2 bridge are now down to just 20 minutes. Traffic is queuing back to junction 29 for the A127, and is poor throughout Thurrock. Highways England have added more misery to those on the M25, with news that delays could now spread to the M25 anticlockwise repeatedly. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Dartford Crossing's QE2 bridge closed by Just Stop Oil protesters, Just Stop Oil protesters scale Dartford Crossing, The protesters climbed the bridge's masts. This is causing more damage and literally harm to life.". CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Delays have now begun to appear on the opposite side of the M25 approaching the Dartford Tunnel. It's worth mentioning that only essential journey should be made this morning, as per the country's national lockdown restrictions. The post advises drivers to consider alternatives, and notes that over 8 miles of congestion remains on the M25. Good Samaritans rescued him from his burning vehicle just seconds before it was engulfed. Frederick, MD tanker explosion leaves 1 dead; Shuts down part of US-15, Georgia baby girl reported missing with man diagnosed with mental illness, police say, Jesse Wilson: Adoptive mother arrested in boy's death in Arizona, Georgia Power proposes $2.1-billion rate hike, Floyd County cleaning up after trees, power lines downed during severe storms, Clayton County twin sisters make history rising the ranks in Georgia UPS facility, Prominent Roswell restaurant owner charged with sexual crimes involving 2 minors, UGA football staffer drunk and traveling over 100 mph before fatal crash, police say, Young Thug trial: Judge orders probe of leaked evidence, Families intensify search for two men missing for more than a week. 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. It has since re-opened. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. RCMP also added Thursday evening that one SUV was involved in the collision. An overhead view showing the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. 3 videos. 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. The cause of the road surface collapse has not been released. Traffic Mar 11, 2019 1 person dead after QEII collision near Ponoka Police said the. (FOX 5). The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. The family said she leaves behind an "irreplaceable void". Despite the incident happening on the Dartford Bridge, clockwise on the M25, those on the other side of the motorway may also experience delays and road closures. Thank you for following our live updates. Many have tried to find some humour in the situation, even if they suffered through the full extent of the 2 hour delays. The crash happened between Junction 31 A1306 (Thurrock/Lakeside) and Junction 1A 206 (Dartford). Follow EssexLive on Facebook. "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 reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? "The bridge has been closed while we resolve the incident which we will do as quickly and as safely for all involved," Essex Police said. UPDATE - M25 clockwise on the QE2 Bridge three lanes closed after an accident involving three vehicles on the Bridge (one lane open) queues back to past J30 (A13). Delays are growing on the M25 as clockwise traffic is still at a standstill. Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Traffic has been held on the QE2 Bridge. Long delays remain on clockwise approach heading into Kent, queues back past J30 (Thurrock, Essex): https://t.co/64Ho8HSPUF. Click here to like and follow. ***Update***But traffic held againhttps://t.co/AFdT3WvM4E. "Bee had a passion and dedication for teaching and mentoring the next generation of doctors and invested a large amount of time in developing the new student training programme for East Kent. pic.twitter.com/VAfuPEwXQd, In another tweet, the user simply stated, "I hate the Dartford Crossing!!!!". The tweets said: "2 lanes are currently closed on the #QE2Bridge following a collision. Her car spun out and hit the crash barrier. The names of those involved have not been released. Reduced lanes may be deployed in order to get traffic moving again. LIVE @ 9:30 EST: Premier Ford speaks in London . Drivers on the A13 are facing delays this morning due to a crash on the M25. 2 lanes are currently closed on the #QE2Bridge following a collision. RAF jets scramble to 'escort' aircraft to Stansted Airport after 'huge bang' heard, It is thought the aircraft, which was headed to London, "experienced radio failure" and a "huge bang" was heard as RAF Typhoon jets from RAF Coningsby scrambled to assist, The tranquil Essex walk that winds along a riverbank and ends in a castle, thought begins in Wivenhoe and ends in Colchester's Castle Park, Victim left with 'bleed on the brain' after 'unprovoked' Essex assault, Police want to speak to three people in connection with the incident, Chelmsford Half Marathon road closures across the city as runners head to the streets this weekend, Thousands of people will be taking part in the event this weekend, Essex crime: The faces of the criminals jailed in the county in February 2023, Sentences have ranged from a year to multiple years this month, Possible pay deal for ambulance workers after strikes in Essex suspended, The strikes would have involved around 24,500 ambulance staff from Unison and 13,000 from GMB nationwide, Stephen Bear's fiance shares tearful Instagram video to 'sweetest boy' after 'revenge porn' sentencing, Jessica Smith said only her and Stephen's family truly knew the convicted offender as he was sent to prison, The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright's life since leaving show as she buys new 'forever fairytale home', She told her followers she's been searching for two years for the perfect home, What all of Brentwood's shops owned by former The Only Way Is Essex stars are today -from boutique to window store, The Essex town Charles Dickens once described as the greatest place in the world, It is believed that a pub in one of his novels is based off a pub in the town, Proscenic T31 Air Fryer review: An air fryer with a clever twist, Gareth Butterfield cooks up a proper test for Proscenic's latest air fryer, Stephen Bear will spend up to 21 months in prison - but revenge porn victims will remember the shame for the rest of their life, Georgia bravely waived her right to anonymity and the power of that is huge, Firefighters called to tackle Braintree barn blaze, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has moved to reassure residents crews are at the scene after receiving numerous reports of smoke, I tried Colchester's quirky coffee shop's takeaway window and it is perfect for high quality on the go, Every inch of the coffee shop is a work of art, Missing couple's baby found 'in a plastic bag and under nappies in a shed', court hears, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's disappearance with their newborn baby sparked a nationwide search, Stephen Bear sent to prison for posting 'revenge porn' video, The judge said it was the "only appropriate" punishment for his actions", Recap as Stephen Bear goes to prison for uploading revenge porn of ex Georgia Harrison, Bear, from Loughton, uploaded a sex video of himself and Georgia Harrison without her consent, Cold weather alert issued as possible snow showers predicted for Essex, The UKHSA has issued a cold weather alert ahead of next week's change in temperatures, EssexLive readers have their say as Stephen Bear jailed in revenge porn trial. Crashes on QE2 south of Edmonton, poor driving conditions as central Alberta blanketed with snow Lauren Boothby 2022-11-06 Drivers were warned to take precautions Saturday as snow blanketed. We will continue to bring you updates until things return to normal. Police said the 22-year-old was travelling south just past Highway 53 when he lost control and struck the guardrail. Officials say it collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021 during construction. Initial reports indicated the van is currently ablaze in lane one, with all clockwise traffic stationary as teams responded to the incident. skier hits slopes shortly after birthday. Have you got a story for us? Comments have been closed on this article. MATTIE'S CALL: A 9-month-old baby girl was reported missing from the Ellenwood area with a man police say was diagnosed with a mental illness. A bridge in Newton County that was being dismantled collapses, sending three into the river below. An accident, said to have involved several vehicles, happened at around 7am. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. He had been assisting a stranded motorist along with Ms Webber. One man also suffered injuries. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. And the road to recovery, while long, is optimistic. Please allow extra time for your journey. Essex Travel news reports . "This is likely to cause delays throughout this morning and this incident may take some time to resolve due to the complexities of safely getting people down from height. contact the editor here. ***Update***Both tunnels now released however traffic being monitored. All lanes have reopened but there were queues of nearly seven miles and up to 50-minute delays reported. 5 hour drive became 7 . Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. They said: "Long delays on approach to the lane closures on the #A282 #QEIIBridge, "2 (of 4) lanes remains closed following the collision. 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. The family of Dr Hajallie, 35, known closely to her friends and family as Bee, have paid tribute to the mother-of-one. There are still long queues on the A282 at the QE2 bridge while two lanes remain closed. But their actions, bringing the traffic to a stand-still on the M20, caused the crash in which those two women died.. 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. Two lanes remain closed due to emergency repairs after the earlier van fire on the M25 QE2 bridge. The road was briefly shut after a major accident on the clockwise carriageway the Kent side of the QE2 bridge. Speaking to Mail Online from his hospital bed, he partially blamed the Just Stop Oil activists for the accident. 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. false. Travel time is around 1 hour and 20 minutes. SEVERE delays continue to build clockwise approx. "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. 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. RCMP say the crash occurred at about 6:15, northbound at the Crandall overpass near Ponoka. Reports suggest there was also an oil spillage. Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. She was a dark-haired lady in the car. A breakdown has occurred in lane 1", ONGOING - M25 - clockwise between junctions J31 and J1A . As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. Several pieces of equipment fell into the river as well. 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. RCMP say the crash occurred at about 6:15, northbound at the Crandall overpass near Ponoka. They said: "ONGOING - M25 - clockwise between junctions J31 and J1A . Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the "Traffic is passing in 2 lanes but there is heavy congestion back to J29 of the #M25. Two of the lanes on the QE2 bridge have been closed. Richard Hammond perfectly rips apart Just Stop Oil protest, Eco-warriors moan hands are sore after supergluing themselves, Lisa Webber one of the two women killed in the accident, Just Stop Oil protesters on the QE2 bridge on Tuesday, Just Stop Oil activists dragged off road as fed up drivers hit out, Just Stop Oil 'criminals slammed for spraying Harrods as police patrol, Anti-fossil-fuel protesters from Just Stop Oil hang suspended in hammocks from the bridge, Meghan Markle 'distancing' herself from Netflix doc, claims Ranvir, Strictly star Jayde Adams is dancing in tribute to her sister, 'Pharyngitis' now most common Covid symptom in double jabbed - study, Should there be a General Election - POLL, Top Covid symptoms popping up in the fully vaccinated, Andrew Marr exposes key obstacle to Boris Johnson returning as PM, Penny Mordaunt urged to strike leadership deal with Boris Johnson, Boris Johnson snapped jetting back to UK after saying 'I'm up for PM', Predator raped girl, 16, in alley then used aliases to try to escape, Mum's trauma as son went out for 21st birthday but never came home, Leah Croucher remains identified as police confirm body is teenager's, Armed police pounce on man with knife outside Palace of Westminster, Just Stop Oil vows more disruption saying 'we're not stopping', Two Just Stop Oil protesters held over bridge chaos, Just Stop Oil activists dragged off Cromwell Road as police intervene, Police put Just Stop Oil activists on spot over road blockade tactic, Bridge protesters who shut M25 are from New Zealand. All lanes have been reopened on the M25 at the A282. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Average speed five mph. However, delays are still severe, and look to be hanging around for a long time. 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). Highways South East said "severe delays" of 120 minutes were . 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. 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. Smoke can be seen rising from the scene of the incident. You can unsubscribe at any time. Essex Travel News have confirmed that the road is now open. 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. Editors' Code of Practice. Our newsroom abides by the RTDNA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and follows the Canadian Press Stylebook. Another view of the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River following the collapse on Oct. 19, 2021. Please report any comments that break our rules. The delays on the M25 stretch back over 10 miles. Lanes one and two are still closed, though traffic was released into lanes three and four from 4.50pm, almost two hours after the initial closure. A quick look at Google Maps show how severe the traffic is in Essex at the moment. 2 miles of slow traffic on approach, please allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes on to your current journey time. She was described as having an infectious personality. . Extra officers were present throughout the town ahead of the anti-refugee protest. Recovery is on scene. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. The man was airlifted to the Foothills hospital in Calgary in life-threatening condition. man accused of murdering armed intruder released on bail, Deplorable living conditions: 64 Mexicans rescued from Ontario human trafficking ring. She was the most selfless person that everyone knew and was consistently involved in charity work for orphan children in Sierra Leone, amongst others. The reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? One fatality has been reported RCMP saying late Thursday the victim was a 64-year-old man from Rimbey. pic.twitter.com/497bsCazL5. The van fire has caused a complete temporary closure of the QE2 bridge. UPDATE - M25 clockwise on the QE2 Bridge - three lanes closed after an accident involving three vehicles on the Bridge (one lane open) - queues back to past J30 (A13). Comments have been closed on this article. Comments are welcome while open. Cat Lenny found dumped at Sidcup recycling point taped inside bin with no air, food or way out, The incident comes as the RSPCA records a higher number of abandoned pets due to the cost of living crisis, 5 unusual Kent properties currently up for auction including seafront house, former pumping station and river, You are in luck should you be in the market for a former pumping station or a converted coastguard cottage, Kent lifeboats deployed after fire on board ferry in the Channel, Irish Ferries said there were 94 passengers and 89 crew members on board at the time of the blaze, Kent Police photo shows Chatham town centre house full of cannabis as two people arrested, Plants and cultivation equipment were found at the property in the town centre, Kent's 'worst' seaside town has a 'sad reputation', Deal was found to be the best seaside town in Kent by Which? 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. Drivers are expressing their frustration at the delay-prone Dartford Crossing following the major incident this afternoon. Images from traffic cameras show the extent of the delays, with standstill traffic stretching back to Junction 29 at Romford. Police say he was the lone occupant of the second semi. 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. We received a report shortly before 3.50am today that two people had climbed onto the bridge and are currently at height." The single vehicle crash happened at about 9:15 a.m. when a southbound SUV lost control about two kilometres south of the Highway 27 overpass. The crash took place on the clockwise carriageway between junctions 1A and 1B just after the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. Plan ahead and consider alternative routes pic.twitter.com/bBWLo7uF5x. pic.twitter.com/xSi1Q02J0S. Mr Heap went on to describe the events that led up to the accident and what happened. An accident between a car and a lorry has completely shut the Queen Elizabeth Bridge. 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). 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". Just Stop Oil has been approached for comment. "Please allow extra time or consider alternative routes.". ", Long delays on approach to the lane closures on the #A282 #QEIIBridge 2 (of 4) lanes remains closed following the collision. More info. 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. The QE2 Bridge had been closed for almost an hour following a van fire in lane one. Rollover crash on QEII shuts down northbound traffic near Olds | CBC News Loaded. The Dartford Crossing also includes two tunnels and is notoriously busy, being the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. Long queues are forming in the lead up to the accident. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. The bridge was scheduled to start a 270-day refurbishment on Monday, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Three vehicles have been involved in a collision at the Dartford Crossing on the clockwise carriageway. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. We have crews working to get all lanes open. Insurance warning issued to anyone with a petrol car in the UK as E10 introduced, Every Kent caf, restaurant, pub and takeaway with a hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, Here is every Kent eatery with a rating of 1 or 0 stars listed on the FSA website, Tesco will put warnings on paddleboards after death of 'beautiful young lady', Emma Powell died soon after buying the board from the retailer in a popular coastal town, Kent weather: New map shows Arctic blast to hit towns with heavy snow, A level two "cold weather alert" will be in place for Kent from Monday (March 6), Recap after Kent Police increase Dover presence ahead of 'anti-immigration' protests. The driver of a semi-truck was taken to hospital by STARS Air Ambulance after a collision on the QEII Highway south of Edmonton Wednesday morning. Ms Webbers father, Clive Kraus thanked the men on Twitter for their actions. Rescue crews were able to pull all three from the water. "It does mean that we have had to close the bridge to traffic, but a diversion is going to be put in place through the tunnel. 1 video. GDOT said construction workers with B & D Concrete Cutting Inc. began sawing the first of four bridge spans when the collapse happened. Highways England have confirmed that Traffic has now been released and delays will begin to ease. HP10 9TY. Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join in the lively discussions in the comments. As a result hundreds of motorists were forced to divert onto the M20 causing traffic chaos. This view of Access Road in Newton County shows first responders at the scene after the road surface reportedly collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021.