UPDATED: Multi-tractor trailer crash on QEII causes fatality You cancontact us here. Smoke can be seen rising from the scene of the incident. Because of the queues on the M25, and subsequent queues on the A13 heading west, there are long delays throughout Thurrock. Just Stop Oil has been approached for comment. All traffic was temporarily held due to an incident on the M25 clockwise at the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. The backlog of congestion now appears to be easing on the M25. 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 multi vehicle crash on the M25 at the QE2 Bridge caused long delays on the motorway this morning. Travel time is currently 30 minutes. This view of Access Road in Newton County shows first responders at the scene after the road surface reportedly collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. According to traffic monitoring service InRix, two lanes were closed as a result of the crash. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Preliminary investigation determined that a semi unit had jackknifed on the QEII and was subsequently struck by another semi. She was driving a black Golf. Unless absolutely necessary, please stay at home this morning. false. Highways England have said that the queues in the lead up to the QE2 bridge in Essex are now stretching back to the A127. Another twitter user clearly showed signs of desperation, offering a meaty paycheck for anyone willing to bring them a snack. 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. QE2 bridge remains closed until National Highways gives the all clear for the bridge to reopen. The RCMP is requesting motorists take alternate routes and avoid the area of the collision, slow down and drive to the conditions as they can vary throughout the province, they say. Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). There were also delays on the lead up to the Thurrock interchange on the A13 heading west. The tweets said: "2 lanes are currently closed on the #QE2Bridge following a collision. Rollover crash on QEII shuts down northbound traffic near Olds | CBC News Loaded. M25 multi-vehicle crash blocks lanes on QE2 bridge - recap We have crews working to get all lanes open. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. "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. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us via our Facebook page or on Twitter @kentlivenews . "Ice on the roadway and blowing snow may impact driving conditions," RCMP said. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. 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. It's worth mentioning that only essential journey should be made this morning, as per the country's national lockdown restrictions. RCMP say freezing rain is believed to be factor, with numerous highways in the province affected by the weather. 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. According to traffic monitoring service InRix, two lanes were closed as a result of the crash. Two lanes remain closed due to emergency repairs after the earlier van fire on the M25 QE2 bridge. 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. Drivers should particularly check footage between 8.15am and 8.20am. KCC have confirmed that slow moving traffic anticlockwise is also related to the fire on QE2. 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. All traffic was temporarily held due to an incident on the M25 clockwise at the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. Pics: Just Stop Oil, sprayed an Aston Martin showroom with orange paint, threw tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers. More info. Police were called shortly after 11:30 a.m. to the crash just north of Ponoka. Rollover crash on QEII shuts down northbound traffic near Olds Insurance warning issued to anyone with a petrol car in the UK as E10 introduced, Every Kent caf, restaurant, pub and takeaway with a hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, Here is every Kent eatery with a rating of 1 or 0 stars listed on the FSA website, Tesco will put warnings on paddleboards after death of 'beautiful young lady', Emma Powell died soon after buying the board from the retailer in a popular coastal town, Kent weather: New map shows Arctic blast to hit towns with heavy snow, A level two "cold weather alert" will be in place for Kent from Monday (March 6), Recap after Kent Police increase Dover presence ahead of 'anti-immigration' protests. The QE2 Bridge had been closed for almost an hour following a van fire in lane one. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. The family of Dr Hajallie, 35, known closely to her friends and family as Bee, have paid tribute to the mother-of-one. One person died and two others were injured. Congestion to halfway before J28 (Brentwood), with further delays along the A13 between Rainham and Orsett heading towards the bridge. 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 . She was the most selfless person that everyone knew and was consistently involved in charity work for orphan children in Sierra Leone, amongst others. 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 was a dark-haired lady in the car. 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. Preliminary investigation determined that a semi unit had jackknifed on the QEII and was subsequently struck by another semi. 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). 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. Traffic is currently queueing for 6 miles due to the earlier crash as well as a broken down vehicle. We will continue to bring you updates until things return to normal. Reason : Road traffic collision. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. "The family ask that you respect their privacy at this difficult time. 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. 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). The van fire has caused a complete temporary closure of the QE2 bridge. 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. The tailback now stretches over 10 miles, as traffic is still being held. This is causing congestion on the A13 westbound as far back as Orsett. "He had VITAL engineering job to do. 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. For the latest updates on this crash and the traffic on the M25 today, follow our live updates below. Kent Highways have now confirmed that the M25 is now completely open on the clockwise carriageway. For breaking news and the latest stories, click here to follow us on Twitter. A backhoe became submerged after the Access Road bridge collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. A 500-ton crane will be brought in to recover those pieces and will cause some road closures. Approx. 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.. ***Update***But traffic held againhttps://t.co/AFdT3WvM4E. 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. Officials say it collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021 during construction. There is traffic building at Dartford Crossing back to the M25 following a crash on the QE2 bridge (stock image). Delays are now stretching even further north into Essex, well beyond Junction 29 near Romford. Police attended along with ambulance and fire crews. 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. Click here to like and follow. You can unsubscribe at any time. UPDATE - M25 clockwise on the QE2 Bridge - three lanes closed after an accident involving three vehicles on the Bridge (one lane open) - queues back to past J30 (A13). For traffic and travel updates in your area, type your postcode below. The fire was significant enough that it may have caused damage to the road surface, with the van catching fire in lane one. Because the situation has been resolved, we will now be closing this blog. Two of the lanes on the QE2 bridge have been closed. Please allow extra time for your journey. Police said the 22-year-old was travelling south just past Highway 53 when he lost control and struck the guardrail. The carriageway is blocked on the #A282 #QEIIBridge to allow crews to treat the road surface. The Newton County Sheriff's Office said three construction workers fell into the river. According to traffic software InRix, delays in the lead up to the QE2 bridge are now down to just 20 minutes. Many have tried to find some humour in the situation, even if they suffered through the full extent of the 2 hour delays. QEII Highway | News, Videos & Articles Crash on QEW sends 8 to hospital, snarls traffic | CTV News The names of those involved have not been released. 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. 98-year-old Alta. I was squashed between the car and the crash barrier along with the driver., DON'T MISS:Mum's trauma as son went out for 21st birthday but never came home [REVEAL]Leah Croucher remains identified as police confirm body is teenager's [INSIGHT]Armed police pounce on man with knife outside Palace of Westminster[SPOTLIGHT], I wondered why I could hear random fireworks last night, Somebody has shot fireworks at the @JustStop_Oil protestors atop Dartford Bridge. Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. Ambulances are stuck and emergency services are stuck. 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. 2 miles of slow traffic on approach, please allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes on to your current journey time. have been stuck in traffic for over an hour bc of this bastard fire on the dartford crossing i will pay anyone 50 to bring me a sandwich. Highways England have confirmed that the fire appears to be under control, though further delays may be expected. A quick look at Google Maps show how severe the traffic is in Essex at the moment. Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. The damage caused by the van fire is believed to be significant, and may leave part of the road closed for repairs indefinitely. 2 miles of slow traffic on approach, please allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes on to your current journey time. Officers have. UPDTAR - M25 clockwise in Kent only one lane open after J1a (Dartford) because of an accident traffic queueing back over the bridge to J30 (A13). Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The Dartford Crossing also includes two tunnels and is notoriously busy, being the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. "Please allow extra time or consider alternative routes.". As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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. Reports suggest there was also an oil spillage. 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Atlanta Traffic | 11alive.com - Atlanta's Leading Local News: Weather He said: "The eco-warriors may have thought it was an innocent protest, but theyve got blood on their hands. CTV Edmonton: Fatal crash on QE2 | CTV News Two of the lanes on the QE2 bridge have been closed. "My husband works for electricity board for London and can't even get out our road," posted Sioxsie Wild. She leaves behind an irreplaceable void and will be remembered as a special soul by all that she met. Estimates of delays of around 120 minutes above the normal travel time have been tweeted out by Highways England. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Calgary News | Local Breaking | CTV News Calgary Mark Heap, 55, also suffered a broken back and broken leg. 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. "Bee's death is a huge loss to her family and friends. Monday night, a silver sedan was seen driving erratically southbound on the QEII highway. Just Stop Oil 'have blood on their hands' as woman dies after protest Things have now returned to normal, but queues were briefly stretching all the way back to junction 29 for the A127. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can A bridge in Newton County that was being dismantled collapses, sending three into the river below. It has not been confirmed yet if all lanes are to reopen, or when. The road was briefly shut after a major accident on the clockwise carriageway the Kent side of the QE2 bridge. He added: We would like to meet your guys to thank them and help us be at peace and lay our daughter to rest.. Queues of nearly seven miles formed back towards junction 29 for the A127. 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. 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An accident involving a lorry near to the Dartford Crossing caused major delays on the M25 this morning. Live updates as Dartford Bridge completely shut after crash Highways England have stated that there is no estimate for the full reopening of the Dartford Crossing. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. 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He had been assisting a stranded motorist along with Ms Webber. They said: "ONGOING - M25 - clockwise between junctions J31 and J1A . contact the editor here. Traffic was diverted at the Didsbury overpass at Highway 582 for a few hours, but RCMP said Wednesday afternoon both northbound lanes were open. 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.