We will continue to bring you updates until things return to normal. Traffic is at a standstill as far back as Brentwood at Junction 28. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Emergency crews were called at around 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday about five kilometres north of the Lacombe Highway 12 exit. Lanes 3 and 4 remain closed. 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. NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. - Construction workers dismantling a bridge in Newton County had to be rescued after the bridge collapsed. Reports suggest there was also an oil spillage. "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. Drivers should particularly check footage between 8.15am and 8.20am. Comments have been closed on this article. man accused of murdering armed intruder released on bail, Deplorable living conditions: 64 Mexicans rescued from Ontario human trafficking ring. Dashcam footage can be uploaded via Kent Police's online portal.You can also provide information by contacting Kent Police on 01622 798538 quoting reference SN/COJ/115/22, or by emailing emailsciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk. LIVE @ 9:30 EST: Premier Ford speaks in London . 120 minutes above normal travel time, 8 miles of congestion back through J29. Traffic is passing in the remaining two lanes but there is "heavy congestion" back to Junction 29 of the M25 according to Highways England. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Recovery is on scene. Words cannot describe how she will be missed by her five-year-old daughter, mother, father, fianc, brothers, sisters, grandmothers and extensive family and friends. With about 160,000 crossings a day, it is one of the busiest road routes in Britain and is considered a part of the M25 motorway route. I stopped to help her and Lisa [Webber] stopped as well. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Essex News Dartford Crossing The Dartford Crossing of the River Thames combines the Queen Elizabeth II bridge and two tunnels, connecting Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex. 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. QE2 bridge remains closed until National Highways gives the all clear for the bridge to reopen. pic.twitter.com/eoYmTHZQIa. Follow EssexLive on Facebook. He added: We would like to meet your guys to thank them and help us be at peace and lay our daughter to rest.. Have you got a story for us? Two lanes have been closed on the M25/A282 this morning following a multi-vehicle crash. pic.twitter.com/xSi1Q02J0S. Kent Police are on the scene. All traffic was temporarily held due to an incident on the M25 clockwise at the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. There were also delays on the lead up to the Thurrock interchange on the A13 heading west. Her car spun out and hit the crash barrier. 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. "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. contact the editor here. KCC have confirmed that slow moving traffic anticlockwise is also related to the fire on QE2. A major crash on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 has caused traffic problems for those heading over the QE2 bridge this morning. Please allow extra time for your journey. 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. 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. However, long queues remains. One of those workers is dead and at least two others were injured. Latest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard. Speaking to Mail Online from his hospital bed, he partially blamed the Just Stop Oil activists for the accident. pic.twitter.com/497bsCazL5. 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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. 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. The family of Dr Hajallie, 35, known closely to her friends and family as Bee, have paid tribute to the mother-of-one. 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 tweets said: "2 lanes are currently closed on the #QE2Bridge following a collision. 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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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We will be bringing you live update on this ongoing incident as it happens. He had been assisting a stranded motorist along with Ms Webber. 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. pic.twitter.com/ailp1zKaGw. "Please allow extra time for your journey. However, traffic is still queuing past the A13. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Two lanes have been reopened on the Dartford Bridge, with stop-start traffic and severe delays still expected. Kent Highways have now confirmed that the M25 is now completely open on the clockwise carriageway. Approx. Essex Travel News have confirmed that the road is now open. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the Click here to like and follow. She leaves behind an irreplaceable void and will be remembered as a special soul by all that she met. These 'intermittent' closures are linked to the crossing fire that has seen queues developing for almost two hours at the time of writing. Traffic is queuing back to junction 29 for the A127, and is poor throughout Thurrock. The QE2 bridge was shut after a report of climbers was received in the early hours. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The crash took place on the clockwise carriageway between junctions 1A and 1B just after the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Police were called shortly after 11:30 a.m. to the crash just north of Ponoka. Sign up to ournewsletters to get updates sent straight to your inbox. 2 lanes are currently closed on the #QE2Bridge following a collision. Our newsroom abides by the RTDNA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and follows the Canadian Press Stylebook. A local volunteer firefighter who was injured in a crash north of Calgary on Monday is speaking out as a warning for drivers about how close he said six people came to being killed. Queues have formed several miles back and arenow close to junction 29 of the M25 where it meets the A127. Pics: Just Stop Oil, sprayed an Aston Martin showroom with orange paint, threw tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Delays are growing on the M25 as clockwise traffic is still at a standstill. The traffic service pleaded with travellers to "allow extra time" for journeys. "Bee was a Consultant Geriatrician at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford and had been a doctor for nearly 10 years. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. The northbound lanes of the highway were closed until past dinner time, with traffic being re-routed at Hwy 53. Spruce Grove man shatters vegetative state diagnosis following crash, 1 airlifted, 3 transported to hospital after Friday crash on QEII, Man airlifted to hospital after crash on QEII south of Edmonton, Driver killed after semi-trailer catches fire in QEII Highway crash: RCMP, Heroes save Airdrie man who was seconds away from burning alive, Alberta firefighter happy to be alive after crash that injured 6 and destroyed his truck, 6 people injured, including 2 firefighters, in Highway 2 crash, 1 person dead after QEII collision near Ponoka, Man dead after QEII collision in central Alberta, QEII highway northbound near Olds, Alta. Editors' Code of Practice. 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. 1 video. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. One person died and two others were injured. The crash happened between Junction 31 A1306 (Thurrock/Lakeside) and Junction 1A 206 (Dartford). Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Additional delays affecting the area due to vehicle fire on QEII Bridge: https://t.co/QF3BSKRQAd. (Georgia Department of Transportation). This created long queues of traffic back into Essex, with travel times reaching more than 30 minutes. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The travel time through the area had been in excess of a hour, however this currents stands at around 45 minutes. 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"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. A 500-ton crane will be brought in to recover those pieces and will cause some road closures. You can unsubscribe at any time. The extent of the damage to the motorway, and the time it will take to fix, is not yet known. 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. Good Samaritans rescued him from his burning vehicle just seconds before it was engulfed. "Please allow extra time or consider alternative routes.". This is causing more damage and literally harm to life.". Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Thank you for following our live updates. Police attended along with ambulance and fire crews. Preliminary investigation determined that a semi unit had jackknifed on the QEII and was subsequently struck by another semi. Also queuing on A13 Londonbound from A1012 Stifford Interchange to the M25 at J30. The tailback now stretches over 10 miles, as traffic is still being held. Officers have. It happened at the bridge over the Yellow River along Access Road which runs parallel to Interstate 20 just before 5:30 p.m. A traffic map of the M25 has shown how serious these delays are beyond the borders of Kent. Crime Aug 3,. skier hits slopes shortly after birthday. Thanks for your patience. Traffic is passing in 2 lanes but there is heavy congestion back to J29 of the #M25. For breaking news and the latest stories, click here to follow us on Twitter. More than 10,000 properties remain without power across the South East following Friday's Storm . Mark Heap, 55, also suffered a broken back and broken leg. Engineer and protester Morgan Trowland, 39, released a statement through Just Stop Oil. Details for a celebration of Bee's life will be shared in due course. Monday 17 October 2022 22:27, UK 1:21 Just Stop Oil protesters scale Dartford Crossing Why you can trust Sky News Long delays remain on clockwise approach heading into Kent, queues back past J30 (Thurrock, Essex): https://t.co/64Ho8HSPUF. Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. Average speed five mph. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Lanes have since reopened, but for much of the morning, the M25 experienced extremely long queues. She was hysterical. 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. Reduced lanes may be deployed in order to get traffic moving again. 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. Also causing delays on A13 Londonbound towards M25 and on surrounding roads in Thurrock and Purfleet. ", Suella Braverman tells peers to back 'proper penalties' for disruptive protesters ahead of Lords vote, Prime minister backs further crackdown on 'disruptive' protests, Westminster Accounts: Labour and Starmer have accepted thousands from major Just Stop Oil donor. Because the situation has been resolved, we will now be closing this blog. 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. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. But their actions, bringing the traffic to a stand-still on the M20, caused the crash in which those two women died.. UPDATE - Dartford, A282/M25 J1a-J1b. 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. The accident happened on the Kent side of the bridge, and is thought to have involved multiple vehicles. Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of. Southbound/clockwise traffic is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel, said National Highways. Traffic has been held on the QE2 Bridge. Phone: (403) 343-7105Newsroom: (403) 342-6397Advertising: (403) 342-8617, We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards in all that we do. There are currently delays of up to 50 minutes with congestion back to J29. 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.