A furious taxi driver also told a group of eco-yobs that they were blocking people from getting to hospital in Park Lane, Central London, on Sunday. Officers spoke with the man, who was on the wrong side of the barrier, and brought him back to safety. A police scene at the Funicular bridge in Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River valley on Thursday, March 2, 2023. . There is added congestion to J29 A127 (Romford) also adding to the usual delays on the A13 to North Stifford and the A127 back to Basildon. 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). In a video released this morning, Morgan Trowland, the bridge design engineer who slept in a hammock on the crossing last night said: "We've just survived our first night up here, I was pretty cold and didn't sleep much but I'm ok. "We're up here until the government makes a meaningful statement to cancel all new licenses and consents for oil and gas extraction.". Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The M25 has been plunged into chaos after a 'police incident' closed the clockwise side of the QE2 Bridge at the Dartford Crossing this afternoon (September 14). 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Traffic appears to be at a standstill on the M25 in the approach to the QE2 Bridge. A Just Stop Oil spokesperson said today: "Ordinary people are right to be upset, frustrated, irritated, angry - their lives have been disrupted.". Read about our approach to external linking. It came after a crash in Surrey and a separate 'police incident' at the Dartford Crossing brought traffic to a standstill. "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," said the spokesperson. "Overall, the picture is busy but generally the traffic is flowing.". . Kent P - #cameroun #infos, cameroun web info, info du jour au cameroun, camerounweb The High Court issued an interim injunction last year to deter environmental activists from staging demonstrations on the M25. "Long delays due to earlier police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford)," Inrix says. HP10 9TY. 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 . 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the A58 Moss Bank Way at 3.12pm on Monday. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. "I think they're crazy. . They say they intend to stay up there for at least 24 hours. In its latest update, Inrix suggests delays are now easing: "Queueing traffic on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). Marcus, 33, a teacher from London said: Too many people in this country simply dont know the scale and intensity of climate breakdown as the scientists describe it. All lanes have reopened on the M25 this morning but traffic remains very slow. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. Essex Police said they are working to resolve the situation as "quickly and safely" as possible. All traffic was briefly being diverted via one of Dartford Tunnels. "I totally deplore this action which is yet again causing traffic misery to people in and around Dartford," he said. Traffic information site Inrix reports some motorists have been stuck for around 30 minutes while the accident is dealt with. Essex Roads Policing tweeted: Police on scene but traffic building and likely to be some time, pls avoid the area and RT to others. 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. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. NOBLES later succumbed to his injuries. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. "Emergency services attended and are working to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. There are long queues on the M25 today following an earlier incident on the QE2 bridge. THE QE2 Bridge is closed clockwise All lanes have now re-opened after an incident on the QE2 bridge. National Highways said: "The M4 is closed in both directions between J13 - J14 due to a large building fire near the M4 causing debris to land in the carriageway. Highways England said there remain long delays for drivers this morning. The 2.8km-long (1.7 mile) QEII Bridge southbound and two 1.4km-long (0.8 mile) tunnels northbound link Essex and Kent. All traffic is going to run through Dartford Tunnel, with one tunnel operating in each direction. Stay tuned to our live blog for the latest live updates. See what's happening on the roads or trains near you by entering your postcode below or visit InYourArea for latest traffic info. What kind of Tube station best reflects your personality? This specialist equipment will allow specially trained officers to work at great height which gives us an advantage in resolving this situation. By Francesca Gillett Patrick Grafton-Green. An earlier incident on motorway closed the clockwise carriageway between J30 and J1A creating severe congestion in the area. 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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 HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. Two activists spent 36 hours hanging off the bridge in protest. HP10 9TY. Eight miles of queues built up on the M25 after an accident on the QE2 Bridge near Dartford. The A282 also connects directly at both ends with the M25 London Orbital Motorway, one of the busiest motorways in Europe. 7. 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. An earlier incident on the M25 and QE2 Bridge clockwise happened between J30 A282 (Lakeside / Purfleet) to J1A A206 Bob Dunn Way. Our supporters will be returning today, tomorrow and the next day and the next day after that and every day until our demand is met: no new oil and gas in the UK," said the group. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. You can read more about this incident here. A spokesman for Essex Police told EssexLive: "We are currently dealing with an incident on the Dartford Crossing which means it is closed. Just after 12pm National Highways said there were currently delays of around two hours in both directions. Essex Police are at the scene dealing with the incident that is causing traffic to build. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. A police spokeswoman said: "We were called to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge just before 6.30am today, Sunday, August 28. The exact nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed. two activists climbed the 275ft masts and dangled off it, stopped a sick baby from getting to hospital, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Essex Police were called to reports with concern for the welfare of a man on the A282 around 2.40am this morning. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Elsewhere, there were 40 minutes delays on the M6 and traffic on the M4 and M5 near Bristol. Today marks the 18th consecutive day of environmental group Just Stop Oil's protests, which have involved road blocks and vandalism. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley told LBC the force was often able to remove eco protesters in a "reasonable" time but said it had to wait until the disruption was at a certain level before they could intervene. If you have seen or heard anything you think we should know about, or in relation to this, please contact the KentLive newsdesk by email at kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com. 3:46. A huge fire at a barn on a farm in Devon also caused delays on the A377 after it was closed while firefighters tackled the blaze. The 1.7-mile (2.8km) bridge takes traffic southbound on the A282, which connects the M25 London Orbital Motorway from Essex to Kent.