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

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Yadav, N. (2026, October 16). London travel news LIVE: Dartford Crossing traffic chaos as M25 crash causes partial closure of bridge. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/london-travel-news-dartford-crossing-traffic-closure-m25-b1301103.html

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A crash on the M25 between junctions 31 and 1a near the Dartford Crossing has caused partial closure of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, resulting in severe traffic delays during rush hour. The incident led to significant congestion not just on the bridge but also along approaches to it from Essex and Kent. While the bridge is now reopened, drivers are still experiencing slow-moving traffic due to ongoing disruptions.

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The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing was partially closed this morning following a crash on the M25 between junction 31 and junction 1a, causing significant traffic disruptions. The bridge has since reopened but remains congested with severe delays reported on approaches in both Essex and Kent. Additionally, a second incident occurred on the A2 westbound near the M25 junction 2 in Kent, further exacerbating the congestion for drivers entering or exiting London during rush hour. Motorists are advised to expect continued disruption and delays as they navigate the area.

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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. asserted

crash → block → M25

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

collision → report → M25

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. asserted

hundreds → show → London

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? asserted

bridge → report → junction

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. asserted

motorists → block → disruption

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

crash → report → Crossing

Traffic is building along the motorway up to J30. asserted

Traffic → build → 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. asserted

crash → block → M25

Stay with us as we bring you the latest travel updates. asserted

we → stay → updates

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

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