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London travel news LIVE: Dartford Crossing traffic chaos as M25 crash causes partial closure of bridge

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A crash has partly blocked the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing, causing rush hour delays for drivers on the M25.

The collision was reported between junction 31 and junction 1a of the M25.

There are reports of severe delays on the approach to the bridge over the River Thames between Essex and Kent.

Follow the latest updates below.

Live updates

Traffic builds on M25

Live traffic camera show traffic building on the M25 as hundreds of motorists attempt to make their way in and out of London this morning.

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Second incident on A2 westbound

A second incident has been reported on the Kent side of the bridge on the A2 westbound from B255 to the M25 at junction 2.

Is the bridge open?

The M25 QE2 bridge was partially blocked this morning following the crash, but has now reopened.

Traffic does remain slow on the approach and motorists should expect disruption.

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Severe delays after crash on Dartford Crossing

A crash has been reported on the M25 this morning between J31 to J1a on the Dartford Crossing.

Traffic is building along the motorway up to J30.

Good morning

A crash has partly blocked the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing, causing rush hour delays for drivers on the M25.

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