Follow EssexLive on Facebook. Southbound/clockwise traffic is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel, said National Highways. The road was briefly shut after a major accident on the clockwise carriageway the Kent side of the QE2 bridge. Mr Heap went on to describe the events that led up to the accident and what happened. pic.twitter.com/l2IjrY7DIU. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Traffic northbound/anti-clockwise is being confined to the West Bore Tunnel only. An accident, said to have involved several vehicles, happened at around 7am. Arson investigation concerns from ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill her kids, Milton man accused of murdering armed intruder released on bail, RCMP believe Slave Lake toddler Jeffrey Dupres, missing for 43 years, is still alive, Great Pyramid of Gizas hidden chamber revealed, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murder of wife, son, 64 Mexicans rescued from Ontario human labour trafficking ring. Have you got a story for us? street, Canadas banks brace for possible wave of loan defaults. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. A Gannett Company. This view of Access Road in Newton County shows first responders at the scene after the road surface reportedly collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. As a result hundreds of motorists were forced to divert onto the M20 causing traffic chaos. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Comments have been closed on this article. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Rock music legend David Crosby dead at the age of 81. false. Some, like twitter user @RubyGirl0401 have taken to social media to vent their irritation over the delays. Reduced lanes may be deployed in order to get traffic moving again. The extent of the damage to the motorway, and the time it will take to fix, is not yet known. Queues stretched from junction 31 at the A1306 in Essex as far back as junction 29, but with two lanes open, traffic is starting to ease. A bridge in Newton County that was being dismantled collapses, sending three into the river below. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Recovery work will continue overnight and into the early mornings. "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. Lanes one and two (of four) remain closed for repairs after a van caught fire in lane one, at the start of the bridge. contact the editor here. 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. Highways England have confirmed that Traffic has now been released and delays will begin to ease. According to Essex Travel News on Twitter, no injuries have been reported as a result of the crash. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us via our Facebook page or on Twitter @kentlivenews . For traffic and travel updates in your area, type your postcode below. It happened at the bridge over the Yellow River along Access Road which runs parallel to Interstate 20 just before 5:30 p.m. Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. All lanes have now re-opened after an incident on the QE2 bridge. And the road to recovery, while long, is optimistic. Northbound traffic on the Queen Elizabeth Highway was rerouted for several hours Wednesday morning after a rollover near Olds that resulted in one person suffering life-threatening injuries, RCMP say. (FOX 5), GET BREAKING NEWS EMAIL ALERTS FROM FOX 5, DOWNLOAD THE FOX 5 ATLANTA APP FOR BREAKING NEWS AND WEATHER ALERTS. Two lanes have been closed on the M25/A282 this morning following a multi-vehicle crash. The reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: We were called at 8.08am to a road traffic collision on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing. Traffic is at a standstill as far back as Brentwood at Junction 28. These 'intermittent' closures are linked to the crossing fire that has seen queues developing for almost two hours at the time of writing. 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. Highways England have stated that there is no estimate for the full reopening of the Dartford Crossing. 3 videos. Thank you for following our live updates. 120 minutes above normal travel time, 8 miles of congestion back through J29. Lanes have since reopened, but for much of the morning, the M25 experienced extremely long queues. They said: "Officers were called to reports of a collision involved two vehicles on the M25 at around 7.20am this morning. its shut due to a vehicle fire ! She was driving a black Golf. Heavy traffic has also formed near the Fortune of War roundabout due to queues for the BP petrol station. Our newsroom abides by the RTDNA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and follows the Canadian Press Stylebook. This is causing more damage and literally harm to life.". 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). The van fire has caused a complete temporary closure of the QE2 bridge. Traffic was halted at 2.55pm today (August 4) after a van caught fire. Traffic is queuing back to junction 29 for the A127, and is poor throughout Thurrock. Essex Travel news reports . 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. contact the editor here. 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. This created long queues of traffic back into Essex, with travel times reaching more than 30 minutes. HP10 9TY. According to the AA, there are severe delays of 32 minutes and delays increasing on M25 clockwise between J29 A127 Southend Arterial Road (Romford / Basildon) and A282. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. Traffic has been held on the QE2 Bridge. pic.twitter.com/xSi1Q02J0S. Two of the lanes on the QE2 bridge have been closed. All lanes have been reopened on the M25 at the A282. National Highways tweeted an alert to warn drivers of long delays this morning. The town of Penhold is located about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. There are still long queues on the A282 at the QE2 bridge while two lanes remain closed. Please only travel if its a vital part of your job, or you are delivering essential items to a vulnerable person who has no other source of support. Latest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard. According to RCMP, 60 injury or possible injury-causing MVCs had been reported to them as of 9:20 a.m, from around the province. Police were called shortly after 11:30 a.m. to the crash just north of Ponoka. An overhead view showing the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Traffic Mar 11, 2019 1 person dead after QEII collision near Ponoka Police said the. Sign up to ournewsletters to get updates sent straight to your inbox. Good Samaritans rescued him from his burning vehicle just seconds before it was engulfed. There are currently delays of up to 50 minutes with congestion back to J29. "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. 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RCMP and emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash just north of Airdrie that happened just after 10:30 a.m. Police say a pickup truck was northbound on the QEII when the driver. Recovery is on scene. 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. Construction vehicles can be seen in the water where the Access Road bridge once stood. Thanks for your patience. SEVERE delays continue to build clockwise approx. 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. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Several pieces of equipment fell into the river as well. Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. (Image: Brendan McBrien via Kent Traffic and Travel), A traffic map of England shows the delays engulfing almost a quarter of the M25. 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. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. 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. Essex Police have issued an initial statement, confirming they are at the scene on the M25 this morning. Because the situation has been resolved, we will now be closing this blog. 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. Rescue crews were able to pull all three from the water. The reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? Because of the queues on the M25, and subsequent queues on the A13 heading west, there are long delays throughout Thurrock. Police said the 22-year-old was travelling south just past Highway 53 when he lost control and struck the guardrail. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The traffic service pleaded with travellers to "allow extra time" for journeys. 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. 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Several members of the public have been live-tweeting their experience of being stuck on the M25 during today's traffic jams. She was a dark-haired lady in the car. A breakdown has occurred in lane 1 pic.twitter.com/HAmbJ0w6yC. Another occupant of the vehiclewas less seriously hurt, RCMP said in a release. A major accident near to the Dartford Crossing caused major delays on the M25 this morning. Officers from Kent Polices Serious Collision Investigation Unit are trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash. She lived in Swanley with her fiance Adam Linnell and their five-year-old daughter. But, as soon as traffic was released, it was held again. Congestion to halfway before J28 (Brentwood), with further delays along the A13 between Rainham and Orsett heading towards the bridge. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The accident happened on the Kent side of the bridge, and is thought to have involved multiple vehicles. A person is sadly deceased following a major multi-vehicle collision on the QEII Highway Thursday morning. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. "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. We will be bringing you live update on this ongoing incident as it happens. Another protester, identified only as Marcus, 33, a teacher, said: "Only direct action will now help to reach the social tipping point we so urgently need.". pic.twitter.com/VAfuPEwXQd, In another tweet, the user simply stated, "I hate the Dartford Crossing!!!!". 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 . Delays on A13 as four-mile queues form on M25 due to crash. 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). A quick look at Google Maps show how severe the traffic is in Essex at the moment. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. "Ice on the roadway and blowing snow may impact driving conditions," RCMP said. Phone: (403) 343-7105Newsroom: (403) 342-6397Advertising: (403) 342-8617, We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards in all that we do. The Dartford Crossing bridge has been closed and there are long tailbacks after two oil protesters climbed the structure. Estimates of delays of around 120 minutes above the normal travel time have been tweeted out by Highways England. 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South East Coast Ambulance said that they were unable to comment on the incident until a police investigation had been completed. He had been assisting a stranded motorist along with Ms Webber. Delays are growing on the M25 as clockwise traffic is still at a standstill. The tweets said: "2 lanes are currently closed on the #QE2Bridge following a collision. 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 . Traffic is passing in the remaining two lanes but there is "heavy congestion" back to Junction 29 of the M25 according to Highways England. 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. She selflessly sacrificed by being away from her family for nearly a year on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic as a true NHS Hero. pic.twitter.com/eoYmTHZQIa. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the UPDATE - M25 clockwise in Kent all lanes now OPEN at J1a (Dartford) after an accident traffic still queueing back past J30 (A13). Congestion has backed up as far as Lakeside, with travel time around 25 minutes. He said: The woman driver that crashed initially had aquaplaned because of the rain. However, delays are still severe, and look to be hanging around for a long time. Travel time is around 1 hour and 20 minutes. Initial reports indicated the van is currently ablaze in lane one, with all clockwise traffic stationary as teams responded to the incident.