Pedestrian Incident Shuts Down Dartford Crossing M25 Bridge
The Dartford Crossing, specifically the Queen Elizabeth 2 bridge, experienced significant traffic disruptions due to a pedestrian incident. The incident, reported at 17:30 GMT, caused a halt to southbound traffic on the M25.
Details of the Incident
National Highways confirmed that authorities were dispatched to address the situation. A spokesperson noted that officers were en route to assist in removing the pedestrian from the bridge.
Traffic Impact
- Location: Queen Elizabeth 2 bridge on M25
- Time of incident: 17:30 GMT
- Initial delay: 60 minutes reported
- Duration of the stoppage: Approximately 30 minutes before traffic resumed
The bridge serves as a critical link for drivers traveling from Essex to Kent. Traffic started flowing again after the incident was resolved, allowing normal operations to resume on the vital route.
