This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The Queen Elizabeth II bridge has been closed this afternoon after police were called over "concerns for man's welfare". Staff shortages have broughtchaos to airportsamid soaring demand forEastergetaways, with airlinescancelling hundreds of flights. Essex Police, who are working at the scene to try and resolve the situation, said this morning the bridge will remain closed during Tuesday's rush hour. More than 20 people were arrested on Sunday after some activists glued themselves to the road in Shoreditch High Street in east London. Pictures showed the two demonstrators had unfurled a pink Just Stop Oil banner. 23 Feb. Council cabinet agrees 9.99% council tax rise. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. Motorists are advised to avoid travelling to the Dartford Crossing and should consider alternative routes where possible. 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The Director of Law Enforcement was notified of the incident and has directed . Do you want the latest crime, sport, or breaking news in London straight to your inbox? Traffic is being diverted via the east bore tunnel at Dartford, with Kent Highways warning there will be a second day of lengthy delays on both sides of the crossing. Comments have been closed on this article. A furious taxi driver also told a group of eco-yobs that they were blocking people from getting to hospital in Park Lane, Central London, on Sunday. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). I know this situation is incredibly frustrating, but we are doing everything possible to resolve this situation as quickly and as safely as possible.". A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. Read more: Just Stop Oil protestors throw soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers in the National Gallery, Read more: Furious driver taking wife to hospital berates Just Stop Oil protesters in east London. A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man on the Dartford Crossing shortly after 2.50pm today (Tuesday 14 September). Motorists were also being diverted away from the crossing although it is due to reopen shortly. The nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed. Two way working is being set up through one of the Dartford Tunnels. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. ", Read more: Eco activists Just Stop Oil cover Aston Martin dealership with orange paint in latest London protest, Read more: Police finally take 'rapid' action after 13 days of eco protests disrupting Londons roads. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. But Brits have been hit by delays on land, sea and air as the four-day weekend unfolded. Drivers face eight mile queues as crash closes QE2 bridge. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Police in Tampa are investigating after a person was shot to death early Friday morning outside a Suncoast Credit Union. And Thames Valley Police wrote on Twitter: "We are supporting @RBFRSofficial at the scene of a fire at an industrial building which is believed to store Pyrotechnics. Protester at QE2 bridge speaks in video clip. Traffic backlogged between junction 31 and junction 1A as two lanes were closed and drivers were warned to take extra care. 7. 13@Essex_Travel @EPControlRoom @BBC_Travel @essexlive @EssexTravelNews @BBCEssex @HeartEssexNews @essexhighways @HighwaysEAST pic.twitter.com/Ub3aIDAL7Y. "The bridge has been closed while we resolve the incident which we will do as quickly and as safely for . Traffic is backing up between J31 and J1A and drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible for the next 60 - 90 minutes. 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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. MnDOT traffic cameras show the moment the teens crashed a Kia through the bridge after speeding up an exit ramp, flipping over the side before landing right side up alongside I-94 at 49th Avenue . There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. Traffic has now resumed and appears to be moving once again. According to investigators, three vehicles, including the motorcyclist, were traveling north in the inside lane of the bridge. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. There is a detour in operation through one of the Dartford Tunnels. Essex Police were called to reports with concern for the welfare of a man on the A282 around 2.40am this morning. A diversion route is now in operation through one of the Dartford Tunnels. Just Stop Oil's latest pictures on social media show a man apparently lying in what looks like a hammock. A diversion route is in place via the hollow triangle symbol. The Friarton Bridge has been closed in both directions due to a "police incident". The driver of an SUV slowed down for traffic, but the 50-year-old motorcyclist "failed . Officers thanked those travelling for their "patience and understanding". Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Florida troopers said a St. Petersburg man on a motorcycle was killed following a crash on the Skyway Bridge. Incident - police attended the QE2 bridge this morning, Man stabbed in the leg moments after car is 'driven at him' in Essex. The clockwise carriageway was completely closed between J30 and J1A for three hours but it reopened at 6:30am. Incident #20-03254/Homicide Arrest: On April 6th, 2020 at 3:23 AM, Williamsport Bureau of Police patrol division responded to the 300 block of Bridge Street for a report of several shots being fired. Drivers were late for job interviews, ambulances had to be rerouted and workers failed to get to their jobs in time. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. The A282 also connects directly at both ends with the M25 London Orbital . MOTORISTS were urged to avoid a busy south Essex bridge this morning due to a police incident. Essex Police have shared a photo of the scene where the QE2 bridge on the M25 was closed off today due to protesters from Just Stop Oil. "Long delays due to earlier police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford)," Inrix says. By Sheldon Spackman. A total of 1,236 flights in the UK were cancelled by airlines between March 28 and April 12, according to data company Cirium a 428 per cent increase on the same period in 2019. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can "We're working to be able to re-open the road as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience and understanding. Inrix says traffic is now easing clockwise too. 17 October 2022, 07:24 | Updated: 19 October 2022, 09:26. The clockwise carriageway of the M25 was closed between J30 and J1A as police dealt with the incident. They say this is part of the 'next phase'. Read more: 12 people arrested after Insulate Britain climate change demonstration by Swanley Interchange. Essex Police have been contacted for information on the following incident. "We want to be clear our priority is to keep people safe and keep Essex moving. Only direct action will now help to reach the social tipping point we so urgently need.. "I think they're crazy. The exact nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed however Essex Police and East of England Ambulance Service have been approached for comment. And Essex Police is bringing in a special raised platform to let specialists work at height and to engage with the two protesters. "The QEII bridge is closed to allow us to resolve the situation as safely as possible and a diversion is in place through the tunnel. MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. At least two of the missiles exploded close to the protesters - civil engineer Morgan Trowland, 39, and a teacher named only as Marcus, 33 - after they climbed 275ft supports on the QEII bridge. Just Stop Oil activists have shut the Dartford Bridge by climbing onto cables high above the road linking Essex and Kent. The exact nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed however Essex Police and East of England Ambulance Service have been approached for comment. Highways England reported an incident on the clockwise carriageway between J30 and J1A on the QE2 Bridge. If you were one of the unfortunate motorists caught in earlier delays, please get in touch at charlie.jones@reachplc.com. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Rob Hollyman, director of Youngs Transport Ltd in Purfleet on the north bank of the river, told BBC Essex: "It's absolutely dreadful. Roads policing teams said the bridge is likely to be closed for "some time". 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The duo have now begun 'descending on ropes' and have a line between them that is holding up a Just Stop Oil sign. The 1.7-mile (2.8km) bridge takes traffic southbound on the A282, which connects the M25 London Orbital Motorway from Essex to Kent. 4am - 7am, Ali Miraj is Leading Britain's Conversation, Use the Global Player app to listen to live radio for LBC & LBC News. Laughing was heard in videos shared online when the blue and orange sparks exploded during the dangerous act. GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The crash of a truck into a group of 20 bicyclists on a bridge that killed two and injured . As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. For further updates on the M25 traffic, or other major incidents in and around Kent, try our KentLive traffic and travel group. Editors' Code of Practice. What's for dinner? Dartford Crossing: Moment Just Stop Oil protesters brought down from QE2 bridge. Emergency services left the scene shortly after 3.30am. Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. contact the editor here. . Do you know this baby? Anticlockwise congestion to J2 (A2 . One person was seriously injured in the crash and another was arrested, police said. You can also use our In Your Area widget for traffic updates wherever you are in Kent. How has the Dartford Crossing closure affected you today? This morning queues reached at least six-miles long as bridge designer Morgan and teacher Marcus refused to come down. The road reopened at 6.30am however there were long delays of up to 90 minutes. Traffic is currently backing to J29 A127 (Upminster), with travel time at 45 minutes. The two people who remain at height on the bridge have put themselves in considerable danger and as a result, we and our emergency services face a considerable challenge. Listen to During Covid the science was conveyed on a daily basis. The QEII Bridge has been closed after two Just Stop Oil protesters climbed onto it this morning. Tailor your needs to suit you here. You can get in touch by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. Motorists are reporting delays of more than 30 minutes at the . Our political system is betraying the people of this country. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk, Full powers being used over oil protests - police, Women deny damaging frame of Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Just Stop Oil protesters arrested in London, New UK oil and gas licences defy climate warnings, Protesters shut oil depot for 40 hours, court told, Police arrest 70 more people over oil protests. The clockwise carriageway has been closed between J30 and J1A, causing delays of up to 60 minutes. Motorists were experiencing queueing traffic for four miles on the M25 after the QE2 bridge closed. 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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue said they believed there were possible pyrotechnics and fireworks on the scene of the Newbury blast. The road was reopened in both ways after just under two hours. There are queues back past junction 30 for the A13. Our supporters will be returning today, tomorrow and the next day and the next day after that and every day until our demand is met: no new oil and gas in the UK," said the group. Despite traffic now being cleared to use both tunnels, congestion remains. Officers were on the scene of an incident on the QE2 Bridge, which provides a key route between Thurrock and Dartford, at 6.30am today. 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