The town of Penhold is located about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. Highways England have stated that there is no estimate for the full reopening of the Dartford Crossing. All lanes have reopened but there were queues of nearly seven miles and up to 50-minute delays reported. Travel time is around 1 hour and 20 minutes. A backhoe became submerged after the Access Road bridge collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Just Stop Oil protesters are accused of having "blood on their hands" after two women were killed in a horror crash during a Dartford Bridge protest. Click here to like and follow. ", Long delays on approach to the lane closures on the #A282 #QEIIBridge 2 (of 4) lanes remains closed following the collision. Essex Travel news reports . 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. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Also causing delays on A13 Londonbound towards M25 and on surrounding roads in Thurrock and Purfleet. Comments have been closed on this article. Highways England have added more misery to those on the M25, with news that delays could now spread to the M25 anticlockwise repeatedly. The crash happened between Junction 31 A1306 (Thurrock/Lakeside) and Junction 1A 206 (Dartford). Long delays remain on clockwise approach heading into Kent, queues back past J30 (Thurrock, Essex): https://t.co/64Ho8HSPUF. A backhoe became submerged after the Access Road bridge collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Traffic was diverted at the Didsbury overpass at Highway 582 for a few hours, but RCMP said Wednesday afternoon both northbound lanes were open. Please allow extra time for your journey. 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. One of those workers died from their injuries, the Newton County Sheriff's Office said. 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. Thanks for your patience. Have a pleasant afternoon, and stay safe. This view of Access Road in Newton County shows first responders at the scene after the road surface reportedly collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Finance Minister and Chamber discuss budget's benefits to business owners, Red Deer Polytechnic hosts second annual Research Showcase, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools expands online learning platform to middle school level, Local tech start-up changes the way you buy alcohol, $30 million for Red Deer Regional Airport means increased access and safety, Penhold COPA hosts impaired driving presentation for Penhold Crossing students. "Please allow extra time for your journey. An overhead view showing the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. We will continue to update you as the situation develops. South East Coast Ambulance said that they were unable to comment on the incident until a police investigation had been completed. 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. The reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. Comments have been closed on this article. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. (FOX 5). Her car spun out and hit the crash barrier. Editors' Code of Practice. 98-year-old Alta. A Gannett Company. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Latest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard. 5 hour drive became 7 . Rescue crews were able to pull all three from the water. Several pieces of equipment fell into the river as well. According to traffic software InRix, delays in the lead up to the QE2 bridge are now down to just 20 minutes. One woman was just metres from the initial incident - and had a five hour journey stretched out to over seven hours. 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. The extent of the damage to the motorway, and the time it will take to fix, is not yet known. For traffic and travel updates in your area, type your postcode below. He said: The woman driver that crashed initially had aquaplaned because of the rain. Kent Highways have now confirmed that the M25 is now completely open on the clockwise carriageway. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Monday 17 October 2022 22:27, UK 1:21 Just Stop Oil protesters scale Dartford Crossing Why you can trust Sky News Pics: Just Stop Oil, sprayed an Aston Martin showroom with orange paint, threw tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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). He said: "The eco-warriors may have thought it was an innocent protest, but theyve got blood on their hands. Images from traffic cameras show the extent of the delays, with standstill traffic stretching back to Junction 29 at Romford. I stopped to help her and Lisa [Webber] stopped as well. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Long queues are forming in the lead up to the accident. MATTIE'S CALL: A 9-month-old baby girl was reported missing from the Ellenwood area with a man police say was diagnosed with a mental illness. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can She was the most selfless person that everyone knew and was consistently involved in charity work for orphan children in Sierra Leone, amongst others. An accident, said to have involved several vehicles, happened at around 7am. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. Traffic is queuing back to junction 29 for the A127, and is poor throughout Thurrock. This created long queues of traffic back into Essex, with travel times reaching more than 30 minutes. But, as soon as traffic was released, it was held again. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. "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. She was described as having an infectious personality. An Airdrie man is lucky to be alive after a fiery highway crash. There are two-hour delays in both directions and five to six miles of congestion, said National Highways. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Plan ahead and consider alternative routes pic.twitter.com/bBWLo7uF5x. its shut due to a vehicle fire ! The QE2 Bridge had been closed for almost an hour following a van fire in lane one. 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). The Newton County Sheriff's Office said three construction workers fell into the river. Because the situation has been resolved, we will now be closing this blog. Engineer and protester Morgan Trowland, 39, released a statement through Just Stop Oil. Please report any comments that break our rules. All traffic was temporarily held due to an incident on the M25 clockwise at the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. pic.twitter.com/VAfuPEwXQd, In another tweet, the user simply stated, "I hate the Dartford Crossing!!!!". They said: "Officers were called to reports of a collision involved two vehicles on the M25 at around 7.20am this morning. This is causing more damage and literally harm to life.". No thanks to the two d******** who have climbed the #darfordcrossing," tweeted Nick Reave. Traffic was halted at 2.55pm today (August 4) after a van caught fire. After 2 hours trapped at the #DartfordCrossing, I finally made it home. ***Update***But traffic held againhttps://t.co/AFdT3WvM4E. I went back to the scene and we all got hit by the BMW. Police said the 22-year-old was travelling south just past Highway 53 when he lost control and struck the guardrail. 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. NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. - Construction workers dismantling a bridge in Newton County had to be rescued after the bridge collapsed. Kent Police are on the scene. Traffic censors seem to show that things have returned to normal on the M25. She was hysterical. This is causing congestion on the A13 westbound as far back as Orsett. 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 . Another protester, identified only as Marcus, 33, a teacher, said: "Only direct action will now help to reach the social tipping point we so urgently need.". Police were called shortly after 11:30 a.m. to the crash just north of Ponoka. Smoke can be seen rising from the scene of the incident. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Additional delays affecting the area due to vehicle fire on QEII Bridge: https://t.co/QF3BSKRQAd. Traffic was held on the bridge so road officers could assess the situation. Preliminary investigation determined that a semi unit had jackknifed on the QEII and was subsequently struck by another semi. Two lanes remain closed on the M25/A282 at the QE2 bridge this morning. 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 . Southbound/clockwise traffic is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel, said National Highways. One fatality has been reported RCMP saying late Thursday the victim was a 64-year-old man from Rimbey. Mr Heap went on to describe the events that led up to the accident and what happened. Drivers should particularly check footage between 8.15am and 8.20am. Traffic is at a standstill as far back as Brentwood at Junction 28. Delays on A13 as four-mile queues form on M25 due to crash. Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. A 500-ton crane will be brought in to recover those pieces and will cause some road closures. 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. 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 . 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. 2 lanes are currently closed on the #QE2Bridge following a collision. (FOX 5). Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. She was a dark-haired lady in the car. One person died and two others were injured. ", 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. There are still long queues on the A282 at the QE2 bridge while two lanes remain closed. (Image: Brendan McBrien via Kent Traffic and Travel), A traffic map of England shows the delays engulfing almost a quarter of the M25. Congestion was back over the QE2 Bridge to junction 30 for Lakeside Shopping Centre and Aveley, Essex. You can unsubscribe at any time. However, traffic is still queuing past the A13. A major crash on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 has caused traffic problems for those heading over the QE2 bridge this morning. Environment Canada issued a freezing rain warning for the Red Deer region early Thursday morning. It has not been confirmed yet if all lanes are to reopen, or when. Had I got there 30 seconds earlier Id have missed the lot - only about 30 cars in front of me . The crash happened between Junction 31 A1306 (Thurrock/Lakeside) and Junction 1A 206 (Dartford). 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. National Highways tweeted an alert to warn drivers of long delays this morning. 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. It's worth mentioning that only essential journey should be made this morning, as per the country's national lockdown restrictions. Editors' Code of Practice. Just Stop Oil has been approached for comment. Drivers on the A13 are facing delays this morning due to a crash on the M25. An accident between a car and a lorry has completely shut the Queen Elizabeth Bridge. All traffic was temporarily held due to an incident on the M25 clockwise at the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. 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. Two lanes have been reopened on the Dartford Bridge, with stop-start traffic and severe delays still expected. 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A multi vehicle crash on the M25 at the QE2 Bridge caused long delays on the motorway this morning. Please report any comments that break our rules. 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. Officers have. 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. Essex Travel News have confirmed that the road is now open. Reports suggest there was also an oil spillage. Essex Police have issued an initial statement, confirming they are at the scene on the M25 this morning. A bridge in Newton County that was being dismantled collapses, sending three into the river below. One man also suffered injuries. 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Unless absolutely necessary, please stay at home this morning. "She loved to cook and host, she was the life party and no one ever left hungry! Recovery work will continue overnight and into the early mornings. 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).". The delays on the M25 stretch back over 10 miles. 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. pic.twitter.com/eoYmTHZQIa. "I'm currently sitting in traffic burning loads of fuel waiting to get on the Woolwich ferry to cross the Thames to get to work. Stretching into Essex and North London, the 10-mile tailback encompasses almost a quarter of the M25. 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". Construction vehicles can be seen in the water where the Access Road bridge once stood. All lanes have now re-opened after an incident on the QE2 bridge. She lived in Swanley with her fiance Adam Linnell and their five-year-old daughter. Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of. Highways England have said that the queues in the lead up to the QE2 bridge in Essex are now stretching back to the A127. 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. A man has died after a serious incident on the M25 Dartford Crossing. Initial reports indicated the van is currently ablaze in lane one, with all clockwise traffic stationary as teams responded to the incident. Live M25 Dartford Crossing traffic updates after crash before QEII Bridge and six-mile queues build on Boxing Day M25 Bookmark ITV For the Love of Dogs: Paul O'Grady returns to screens with The Queen Consort Camilla after filming at Battersea's Brands Hatch site ITV Bookmark More than 10,000 properties remain without power across the South East following Friday's Storm . Preliminary investigation determined that a semi unit had jackknifed on the QEII and was subsequently struck by another semi. 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 a Consultant Geriatrician at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford and had been a doctor for nearly 10 years. 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.