M25 crash: Dartford Tunnel closed for nearly an hour causing long rush hour traffic queues

The Dartford Tunnel was closed for almost an hour this morning following a collision on the M25.
Lynn Rusk
By Lynn Rusk
Published 21st Mar 2024, 10:21 BST
Updated 21st Mar 2024, 10:27 BST
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Commuters on the M25 motorway were stuck in long traffic queues during rush hour due to a collision near the Dartford Tunnel.

The crash occurred between junction 1 for Dartford and junction 31 for Lakeside/Purfleet at just after 7am on Thursday (March 21). 

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All lanes have since reopened following an hour closure of both tunnels this morning, with traffic remaining.

National Highways posted on X, at 7.42am saying: "Traffic is currently stopped on the #A282 northbound #DartfordCrossing due to a collision. Delays are building, please allow extra journey time. "

It posted an update at 7.59am saying that traffic had been released and that all lanes are now running again.

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LondonWorld has contacted Kent Police for further updates.

Related topics:M25TrafficNational Highways

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