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NUISANCE protesters have forced police to close the Dartford Crossing this morning after two idiots scaled the bridge. 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. Elsewhere, there were 40 minutes delays on the M6 and traffic on the M4 and M5 near Bristol. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Rob Hollyman, director of Youngs Transport Ltd in Purfleet on the north bank of the river, told BBC Essex: "It's absolutely dreadful. Dangerous dog reports rise 7.8% in 2022. View our online Press Pack. 23 Feb. Council cabinet agrees 9.99% council tax rise. Essex Police have confirmed that they have brought a raised platform onto the QE2 bridge. The group's protesters also spray painted the Met Police's HQ at Scotland Yard, while two others threw tomato soup over Vincent Van Gough's work Sunflowers. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. Essex Police said the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing was closed to traffic after two people "climbed onto the bridge and are currently at height". 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. "We expect the bridge to remain closed this evening and into tomorrow morning's rush hour," police said on Monday night, advising motorists to use an alternative route if possible. Essex Roads Policing tweeted: "Police on scene but traffic building and likely to be some time, pls avoid the area and RT to others. **M25 DARTFORD RIVER CROSSING CLOSED** 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. "I can't challenge this madness in my desk job, designing bridges, so I'm taking direct action.". Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. The clockwise carriageway of the M25 was closed between J30 and J1A as police dealt with the incident. "The crossing has been closed whist the incident is being dealt with. There are delays of up to an hour on the M25 this morning following a police incident. They say this is part of the 'next phase'. Police said on Tuesday they had arrived at the bridge with a "raised platform" to "allow specialists to work at . Published by at 14 Marta, 2021. From Kent into Essex, only the left hand tunnel is open but has a height limit of 4.8 metres. HP10 9TY. Kent P - #cameroun #infos, cameroun web info, info du jour au cameroun, camerounweb If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Starts at Feb 27, 2023 00:00am Until: Apr 17, 2023 10:59pm Severity: Serious. 23 Feb. The M25 has been closed for three and a half hours according to traffic reports. "Congestion to J29 (Romford / Basildon), the A13 in both directions approaching the M25, and routes . News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. North of the river, there are delays past Junction 29 heading clockwise towards the bridge. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Florida troopers said a St. Petersburg man on a motorcycle was killed following a crash on the Skyway Bridge. M25 clockwise J30 to J1A #QE2 bridge - All open - There are delays in area, please allow extra time for your journey. Police tackling the protest on the QEII Bridge have brought in a special raised platform. "People rely on the strategic road network for so many things and they have a right to expect it to operate as it should.". However, delays remain beyond Junction 3 with the M20 at Swanley. pic.twitter.com/GsBszpHgtX, READ MORE >>Man stabbed in the leg moments after car is 'driven at him' in Essex. Met Police officers removed and arrested them. "We were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman in the area shortly after 10am this morning, Saturday 16 April. The Friarton Bridge. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? The QEII Bridge has been closed after two Just Stop Oil protesters climbed onto it this morning. "Only direct action will now help to reach the social tipping point we so urgently need," he said. You can stay up to date with all the latest. Manage Settings "Queueing traffic on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). During Covid the science was conveyed on a daily basis. Youngs Transport Ltd in Purfleet on the north bank of the river, told BBC Essex, some activists glued themselves to the road in Shoreditch High Street, issued an interim injunction last year to deter environmental activists, has described the actions of demonstrators as "self-defeating", Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Chris Rock jokes about Oscars slap in Netflix show, PM to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes. A sposkesman for Essex Police has shed further light on the reasons the bridge is closed. There are already long delays on the motorway with traffic likely to be affected for some time. The force said the incident could take "some time to resolve due to the complexities of safely getting people down from height". Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Kent. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Highways England said there remain long delays for drivers this morning. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. As the disaster unfolded Saturday night, more than 1,700 emergency response forces were dispatched, including more than 500 firefighters, 1,100 police officials, and about 70 government workers. Just Stop Oil said it was part of a protest against new government oil and gas licences. "This is a complex operation due to the height at which the protestors are currently situated and it may take some but we are working as quickly as possible. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. There are already long delays on the motorway with traffic likely to be affected for some time. Essex Police confirmed the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Crossing was . 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Both will be arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit public nuisance when they are eventually brought down. Essex Roads Policing tweeted: Police on scene but traffic building and likely to be some time, pls avoid the area and RT to others. 2023 BBC. You can check on traffic and travel where you are using this handy tool: Traffic is slowly improving on the M25 this morning towards the QE2 bridge. A police spokeswoman said: "We were called to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge just before 6.30am today, Sunday, August 28. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Motorists were also being diverted away from the crossing although it is due to reopen shortly. More than 20 people were arrested on Sunday after some activists glued themselves to the road in Shoreditch High Street in east London. One person was seriously injured in the crash and another was arrested, police said. "The bridge reopened just before 16:00 after being shut for around half an hour. Anticlockwise congestion to J2 (A2 . Share; "Two lanes were closed whilst a vehicle was recovered. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Ali Miraj "We are urging drivers to avoid the area and plan their journey. The exact nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed. "M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise closed, severe delays due to police incident between . Congestion to J30 (Lakeside / Purfleet). The 2.8km-long (1.7 mile) QEII bridge southbound, and two 1.4km-long (0.8 mile) tunnels northbound . Protesting on the strategic road network is extremely dangerous, both for the protesters themselves and for motorists. You can also get in touch in the following ways: If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at [email protected]. Essex Police's Chief Constable, Ben-Julian Harrington, said: "It is a really dangerous and difficult environment. Essex Police are believed to be on the scene. "Overall, the picture is busy but generally the traffic is flowing.". View our online Press Pack. The Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing, commonly known as the Dartford Crossing and until 1991 the Dartford Tunnel, is a major road crossing of the River Thames in England, carrying the A282 road between Dartford in Kent to the south with Thurrock in Essex to the north. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. ", But he said he was sympathetic to those affected by the protests, saying: "I understand your point, it's frustrating for Londoners, it's damn frustrating for me too.". 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Traffic has ground to a halt in both directions along the QE2 bridge this morning as police responded to Police incident on the bridge. Comments have been closed on this article. The Conservative MP for Dartford in Kent, Gareth Johnson, said it was "wrong" for the activists to "impose their views" on people trying to get to work and school. If you have a story suggestion email [email protected], 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. Officers were called to the bridge at 2.40am this morning with concerns for the welfare of a man on the A282 in Thurrock. A tunnel was shut to allow for traffic flowing from Essex into Kent to travel southbound via one of the two tunnels. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The clockwise carriageway was closed for over three hours between J30 and J1A. 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). "We will provide an update on the situation as soon as we practically can.". "Long delays due to earlier police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford)," Inrix says. What's for dinner? Jack Tooth. The #QE2 Bridge on the #A282 / #M25 has been closed due to a Police incident. Highways England confirmed that Essex Police are at the scene and a diversion is in place. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Two lanes of the QE2 bridge are currently blocked this afternoon (Monday, November 29), causing severe delays to clockwise traffic. A statement said: "We are currently on the scene of an incident on the #Dartford River Crossing. It is understood neither of the protesters were hurt. The A282 Dartford Crossing is currently the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. The emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the A58 Moss Bank Way at 3.12pm on Monday. More fossil fuel licenses means global genocide", Southbound traffic was being diverted via the Dartford Tunnel, which normally only takes traffic travelling north on the M25, Essex Police said the two people were "currently at height", Nationals Highways said there were delays of two hours travelling northbound and southbound, Protesters were dragged away by members of the public in Shoreditch, east London, on Sunday, Just Stop Oil says more than 450 of its supporters have been arrested over the last two weeks at various sites, including outside Buckingham Palace. Previous congestion to J30 (Lakeside / Purfleet).". It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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 . Two members of climate change group Just Stop Oil scaled the 84m-high masts on the north side of the bridge on Monday to "demand that the government halts all new oil and gas licences and consents". Essex Wetherspoons: What are all their hygiene ratings? Police received reports of protesters scaling the bridge's masts at the Dartford Crossing at 03:50 BST. The climate change campaign group Just Stop Oil says it expects its two supporters to remain on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge for 24 hours. The QE2 Bridge Crossing also remained closed after two protesters climbed up Credit: UkNewsinPictures. There are also delays on approaching roads to the M25, including on the A13 near Thurrock and the A2 near Darenth. "Emergency services attended and are working to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. Just Stop Oil said the two supporters ascended the two 84m (275ft) masts at the northern end of the bridge. Just after 12pm National Highways said there were currently delays of around two hours in both directions. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. HOMESTEAD (KDKA) - One person was "This is not a one day event, expect us every day and anywhere. Police and 10 fire appliances rushed to Napiershall Lane in Glasgow late on Wednesday night following reports of a building fire. Road users are advised to avoid . Morgan Trowland, 39, a bridge design engineer from London, said: As a professional civil engineer, each year as I renew my registration, I commit to acting within our code of ethics, which requires me to safeguard human life and welfare and the environment. Picture: Just Stop Oil. Asked by Nick Ferrari at Breakfast about the sense police "are not doing enough" after a series of protests, Sir Mark said they needed to judge the "scale of disruption". Police have safely helped a man from the QE2 Bridge this morning (March 19).