Dartford Crossing Reopens After Welfare Concern Incident Causes Major Delays

The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge was closed for over four hours, leading to significant traffic disruptions across the region.

The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing was closed for over four hours due to police concerns for a man's welfare, causing significant traffic delays.
Southbound traffic was diverted through one section of the Dartford Tunnel, which is normally used exclusively for northbound vehicles, leading to a three-hour delay for southbound vehicles and a 90-minute delay for northbound traffic.
The bridge was reopened at 10:30 AM, but severe delays were expected to continue clearing throughout the day.
Essex Police thanked the public for their patience as the situation was resolved safely, with the man now being cared for by healthcare professionals.
Other areas of London also experienced severe delays, including the Bakerloo Line southbound due to an electrical fault, and minor delays on the Elizabeth and Piccadilly Lines.