Dartford news
‘Serious crash’ shuts Dartford Crossing and causes traffic build-up
The air ambulance and other emergency services were called to the scene
Two lanes remain closed after the Dartford Crossing was shut to traffic following a crash. The incident occurred between J1B A296 Princes Road (Dartford) to J2 A2 (Darenth Interchange).
The anti-clockwise carriageway was closed, causing long delays for motorists. There was congestion to J30 (Lakeside / Tilbury), with anticlockwise back to J3 (M20 Swanley interchange).
The closure started at 2.40am. The other carriageway was blocked to allow the air ambulance to land but has now reopened.
Traffic monitoring system Inrix said : “Severe delays and two lanes closed due to accident investigation work on M25 clockwise from J1B A296 Princes Road (Dartford) to J2 A2 (Darenth Interchange). Congestion to J29 (Romford).
“The A2 and A13 are also heavy in both directions on approach to the M25, with congestion through Dartford and Greenhithe as traffic diverts. There are also long queues around Purfleet and Lakeside.”
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