We will continue to bring you updates until things return to normal. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. More than 10,000 properties remain without power across the South East following Friday's Storm . Monday 17 October 2022 22:27, UK 1:21 Just Stop Oil protesters scale Dartford Crossing Why you can trust Sky News RCMP say the crash occurred at about 6:15, northbound at the Crandall overpass near Ponoka. Delays on A13 as four-mile queues form on M25 due to crash. Travel time is around 1 hour and 20 minutes. All lanes have been reopened on the M25 at the A282. "Please allow extra time for your journey. 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. The accident happened on the Kent side of the bridge, and is thought to have involved multiple vehicles. pic.twitter.com/eoYmTHZQIa. Officials say it collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021 during construction. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Images from traffic cameras show the extent of the delays, with standstill traffic stretching back to Junction 29 at Romford. David Ewasuk reports. 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. 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. Things have now returned to normal, but queues were briefly stretching all the way back to junction 29 for the A127. One of those workers is dead and at least two others were injured. Highways England first reported the collision just after 3pm when it said there were delays of up to 70 minutes. South East Coast Ambulance said that they were unable to comment on the incident until a police investigation had been completed. Stretching into Essex and North London, the 10-mile tailback encompasses almost a quarter of the M25. 1 video. For more news follow EssexLive to stay in the know. The driver of a semi-truck was taken to hospital by STARS Air Ambulance after a collision on the QEII Highway south of Edmonton Wednesday morning. Plan ahead and consider alternative routes pic.twitter.com/bBWLo7uF5x. Mr Heap went on to describe the events that led up to the accident and what happened. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. (Image: Brendan McBrien via Kent Traffic and Travel), A traffic map of England shows the delays engulfing almost a quarter of the M25. (Georgia Department of Transportation). Dr Hajallie was working at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, when she died. Highways England have confirmed that the fire appears to be under control, though further delays may be expected. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Just Stop Oil protesters suspended themselves in hammocks over the Queen Elizabeth II bridge over the River Thames linking Essex and Kent for two days. But, as soon as traffic was released, it was held again. Thanks for your patience. No thanks to the two d******** who have climbed the #darfordcrossing," tweeted Nick Reave. 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This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. 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. Traffic is passing in the remaining two lanes but there is "heavy congestion" back to Junction 29 of the M25 according to Highways England. She was a dark-haired lady in the car. "Please allow extra time or consider alternative routes.". Comments are welcome while open. Traffic is passing in 2 lanes but there is heavy congestion back to J29 of the #M25. 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Lanes one and two (of four) remain closed for repairs after a van caught fire in lane one, at the start of the bridge. 1 killed in head-on wrong way crash along I-20 in Atlanta One person was killed when a wrong-way driver crashed into on-coming traffic along Interstate 20 in Atlanta on Saturday morning, Atlanta . Motorists were experiencing queueing traffic for four miles on the M25 after the QE2 bridge closed. "Traffic is passing in 2 lanes but there is heavy congestion back to J29 of the #M25. Crashes on QE2 south of Edmonton, poor driving conditions as central Alberta blanketed with snow Lauren Boothby 2022-11-06 Drivers were warned to take precautions Saturday as snow blanketed. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. 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. Preliminary investigation determined that a semi unit had jackknifed on the QEII and was subsequently struck by another semi. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us via our Facebook page or on Twitter @kentlivenews . Because of the queues on the M25, and subsequent queues on the A13 heading west, there are long delays throughout Thurrock. The crash happened between Junction 31 A1306 (Thurrock/Lakeside) and Junction 1A 206 (Dartford). A Gannett Company. The QE2 Bridge had been closed for almost an hour following a van fire in lane one. contact the editor here. KCC have confirmed that slow moving traffic anticlockwise is also related to the fire on QE2. Traffic is at a standstill as far back as Brentwood at Junction 28. One person was seriously injured in . Congestion has backed up as far as Lakeside, with travel time around 25 minutes. RCMP say the crash occurred at about 6:15, northbound at the Crandall overpass near Ponoka. Essex Travel News have confirmed that the road is now open. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The driver allegedly got into a verbal altercation with others before brandishing a gun. A traffic map of the M25 has shown how serious these delays are beyond the borders of Kent. We are still at the scene.". Because the situation has been resolved, we will now be closing this blog. 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 . Delays are now stretching even further north into Essex, well beyond Junction 29 near Romford. Dartford crossing (stock image) There are long delays on the A282 Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford Crossing after a car fire. Long queues are forming in the lead up to the accident. We will continue to update you as the situation develops. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. It's the latest protest by the group's activists, who on Sunday sprayed an Aston Martin showroom with orange paint and a few days earlier threw tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Approx. Ambulances are stuck and emergency services are stuck. Ms Webbers father, Clive Kraus thanked the men on Twitter for their actions. 2 lanes are currently closed on the #QE2Bridge following a collision. Additional delays affecting the area due to vehicle fire on QEII Bridge: https://t.co/QF3BSKRQAd. 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). Latest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard. Dartford Crossing's QE2 bridge closed by Just Stop Oil protesters The QE2 bridge was shut after a report of climbers was received in the early hours. Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of. Traffic censors seem to show that things have returned to normal on the M25. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Had I got there 30 seconds earlier Id have missed the lot - only about 30 cars in front of me . "I can't challenge this madness in my desk job, designing bridges, so I'm taking direct action, occupying the QE2 bridge until the government stops all new oil," he said. The bridge, which links Essex and Kent, was shut after the report of climbers was received just before 3.50am. And the road to recovery, while long, is optimistic. Comments have been closed on this article. Reason : Road traffic collision. Reason : Road traffic collision. (FOX 5). Lanes have since reopened, but for much of the morning, the M25 experienced extremely long queues. He added: We would like to meet your guys to thank them and help us be at peace and lay our daughter to rest.. false. Officers have. However, delays are still severe, and look to be hanging around for a long time. 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. A third semi was also unable to stop and slid into the crash scene. Reduced lanes may be deployed in order to get traffic moving again. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Average speed five mph. Speaking to Mail Online from his hospital bed, he partially blamed the Just Stop Oil activists for the accident. "He had VITAL engineering job to do. According to traffic software InRix, delays in the lead up to the QE2 bridge are now down to just 20 minutes. Dartford, A282 Dartford Crossing (Anticlockwise) Slow moving traffic heading towards Dartford Tunnel. 2 miles of slow traffic on approach, please allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes on to your current journey time. A major crash on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 has caused traffic problems for those heading over the QE2 bridge this morning. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Police say he was the lone occupant of the second semi. She lived in Swanley with her fiance Adam Linnell and their five-year-old daughter. Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. 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. 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", 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. People in my town have had enough of the constant disruption and the police standing there doing nothing whilst they lose work pic.twitter.com/8lmPkrMGoL. Details for a celebration of Bee's life will be shared in due course. The crash took place on the clockwise carriageway between junctions 1A and 1B just after the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. 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A man has died after a serious incident on the M25 Dartford Crossing. An overhead view showing the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Lanes one and two are still closed, though traffic was released into lanes three and four from 4.50pm, almost two hours after the initial closure. Initial reports indicated the van is currently ablaze in lane one, with all clockwise traffic stationary as teams responded to the incident. pic.twitter.com/497bsCazL5. The road was briefly shut after a major accident on the clockwise carriageway the Kent side of the QE2 bridge. 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. "Bee was loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her, she had an infectious personality and her sense of humour was out of this world. An ambulance was sent to the scene and assessed two patients who did not require transportation to hospital.. Good Samaritans rescued him from his burning vehicle just seconds before it was engulfed. 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. The traffic service pleaded with travellers to "allow extra time" for journeys. "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. 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. Highway 2 northbound was closed at Highway 582 near Carstairs early Wednesday morning due to a serious collision involving a jackknifed semi tractor trailer. Traffic was halted at 2.55pm today (August 4) after a van caught fire. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Another view of the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River following the collapse on Oct. 19, 2021. 2 miles of slow traffic on approach, please allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes on to your current journey time. Mark Heap, 55, also suffered a broken back and broken leg. . Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join in the lively discussions in the comments. There are still long queues on the A282 at the QE2 bridge while two lanes remain closed. I stopped to help her and Lisa [Webber] stopped as well. An overhead view showing the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Tailbacks stretched from junction 31 at the A1306 in Essex as far back as junction 29, according to traffic cameras. Have you got a story for us? Traffic is currently queueing for 6 miles due to the earlier crash as well as a broken down vehicle. "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. There are two-hour delays in both directions and five to six miles of congestion, said National Highways. "Bee's death is a huge loss to her family and friends. One of those workers died from their injuries, the Newton County Sheriff's Office said. The extent of the damage to the motorway, and the time it will take to fix, is not yet known. Several pieces of equipment fell into the river as well. pic.twitter.com/l2IjrY7DIU. Congestion to halfway before J28 (Brentwood), with further delays along the A13 between Rainham and Orsett heading towards the bridge. She was hysterical. Please allow extra time for your journey. RCMP also added Thursday evening that one SUV was involved in the collision. Construction vehicles can be seen in the water where the Access Road bridge once stood. 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. 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. Plumes of smoke were also spotted rising from the scene of the incident. They said: "Long delays on approach to the lane closures on the #A282 #QEIIBridge, "2 (of 4) lanes remains closed following the collision. Lanes 3 and 4 remain closed. contact the editor here. 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 breakdown has occurred in lane 1 pic.twitter.com/HAmbJ0w6yC. Essex Travel News tweeted: "M25 clockwise in Kent all traffic being held after J1a (Dartford) because of an accident traffic queuing back over the bridge to J30 (A13).". Rescue crews were able to pull all three from the water. She leaves behind an irreplaceable void and will be remembered as a special soul by all that she met. The cause of the road surface collapse has not been released. Northbound traffic on the Queen Elizabeth Highway was rerouted for several hours Wednesday morning after a rollover near Olds that resulted in one man suffering life-threatening injuries, RCMP say.. Highways England have added more misery to those on the M25, with news that delays could now spread to the M25 anticlockwise repeatedly. Please report any comments that break our rules. One woman was just metres from the initial incident - and had a five hour journey stretched out to over seven hours. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. A bridge in Newton County that was being dismantled collapses, sending three into the river below. ", The collision was at about 8.20am on Monday October 17, on the hard shoulder of the coastbound carriageway between junctions one and two.It is reported four vehicles were involved in the incident - a grey Infiniti Q30 Sport, a black BMW X5, a black VW Golf and a white Iveco Daily van. The family of Dr Hajallie, 35, known closely to her friends and family as Bee, have paid tribute to the mother-of-one. The QE2 bridge was shut after a report of climbers was received in the early hours. A backhoe became submerged after the Access Road bridge collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. It has not been confirmed yet if all lanes are to reopen, or when. She was driving a black Golf. Recovery work will continue overnight and into the early mornings. They said: "Officers were called to reports of a collision involved two vehicles on the M25 at around 7.20am this morning. The names of those involved have not been released. Thanks for your patience. The post advises drivers to consider alternatives, and notes that over 8 miles of congestion remains on the M25. The crash happened between Junction 31 A1306 (Thurrock/Lakeside) and Junction 1A 206 (Dartford). Officials say it collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021 during construction. ***Update***But traffic held againhttps://t.co/AFdT3WvM4E. Just Stop Oil has been approached for comment. Phone: (403) 343-7105Newsroom: (403) 342-6397Advertising: (403) 342-8617, We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards in all that we do. Pics: Just Stop Oil, sprayed an Aston Martin showroom with orange paint, threw tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Kent Police are on the scene. Essex Police have issued an initial statement, confirming they are at the scene on the M25 this morning. Drivers are expressing their frustration at the delay-prone Dartford Crossing following the major incident this afternoon. man accused of murdering armed intruder released on bail, Deplorable living conditions: 64 Mexicans rescued from Ontario human trafficking ring. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Itrolled over and landedin the northbound lane. The carriageway is blocked on the #A282 #QEIIBridge to allow crews to treat the road surface. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The two women were declared dead at the scene.Kent Police confirmed in a statement that officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are working to establish the full circumstances and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.Motorists who were travelling in both directions of the M20 are urged to check for any dashcam footage, which may assist the investigation. We received a report shortly before 3.50am today that two people had climbed onto the bridge and are currently at height." The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Traffic northbound/anti-clockwise is being confined to the West Bore Tunnel only. pic.twitter.com/wUks7MR9nD. She was described as having an infectious personality. Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. A person is sadly deceased following a major multi-vehicle collision on the QEII Highway Thursday morning. A Gannett Company. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Lanes 3 and 4 remain closed. A breakdown has occurred in lane 1", ONGOING - M25 - clockwise between junctions J31 and J1A . For breaking news and the latest stories, click here to follow us on Twitter. Drivers face eight mile queues as crash closes QE2 bridge. The single vehicle crash happened at about 9:15 a.m. when a southbound SUV lost control about two kilometres south of the Highway 27 overpass. They said: "ONGOING - M25 - clockwise between junctions J31 and J1A . 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. Climate change activist group Just Stop Oil said two of its supporters had scaled the 84m-high masts on the north side of the QE2 bridge "to demand that the government halts all new oil and gas licences and consents". "She loved to cook and host, she was the life party and no one ever left hungry! A person is sadly deceased following a major multi-vehicle collision on the QEII Highway Thursday morning. There are delays of up to three miles back past Lakeside shopping centre. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The Dartford Crossing also includes two tunnels and is notoriously busy, being the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. Congestion was back over the QE2 Bridge to junction 30 for Lakeside Shopping Centre and Aveley, Essex. Highways England have stated that there is no estimate for the full reopening of the Dartford Crossing. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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. We will be bringing you live update on this ongoing incident as it happens. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. You cancontact us here. The tailback now stretches over 10 miles, as traffic is still being held. Kent Police were called to the crossing at 6.03am this morning after concerns were raised for a person's welfare. Kent Police has since confirmed that there were no arrests made during today's demonstration. Traffic was held on the bridge so road officers could assess the situation. 2023 FOX Television Stations. The town of Penhold is located about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. Police said the 22-year-old was travelling south just past Highway 53 when he lost control and struck the guardrail.