Only direct action will now help to reach the social tipping point we so urgently need.. The bridge was reopened shortly after.". It was reopened just before 4pm, with the bridge reopening, allowing anticlockwise traffic to utilise both tunnels again. "Only direct action will now help to reach the social tipping point we so urgently need," he said. Comments have been closed on this article. Have you got a story for us? The road was reopened in both ways after just under two hours. A police spokeswoman said: "We were called to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge just before 6.30am today, Sunday, August 28. A man is fighting for life after being shot in the chest by police on a suburban street in Sydney's southwest.. A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. 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For further information please visit https://t.co/neEKg4tQGm. At 7:35 a.m., RCMP were called to a serious . Get all your latest Easter news and stories here News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Tottenham are plotting a raid on Sporting Lisbon for Pedro Porro and academy graduate Marcus Edwards, Person seriously injured after being stabbed in south London, Ont. The Dartford Crossing had one tunnel closed going anticlockwise from Kent due to an incident on the QE2 Bridge. An earlier incident on motorway closed the clockwise carriageway between J30 and J1A creating severe congestion in the area. Just Stop Oil says the two climbers ascended the two 84m masts on the north side of the crossing and the group expect the bridge will remain shut for at least 24 hours. "We appreciate your patience and understanding and will keep you updated.". According to police, a pedestrian was hit by a car in the area of the junction with Broad O' Th' Lane. The nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Essex Police said they are working to resolve the situation as "quickly and safely" as possible. There is a detour in operation through one of the Dartford Tunnels. 7. Inrix says traffic is now easing clockwise too. "I have been spending 200 officer days every day on this, who should be out in communities tackling the anti-social behaviour that matters to people, tackling knife crime. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. The exact nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed. Motorists have been warned to expect further traffic chaos during the protest by Just Stop Oil, which has seen two men straddling the suspension cables of the QEII Bridge. The clockwise carriageway of the M25 was closed between J30 and J1A as police dealt with the incident. A spokesman for Essex Police told EssexLive: "We are currently dealing with an incident on the Dartford Crossing which means it is closed. Diversions for traffic using the M25 east of London were put in place via the Dartford . READ MORE: Police appeal for witnesses after climate protesters disrupt M25 traffic. ", Read more: Eco activists Just Stop Oil cover Aston Martin dealership with orange paint in latest London protest, Read more: Police finally take 'rapid' action after 13 days of eco protests disrupting Londons roads. The clockwise carraigeway was closed while officers spoke to the man and managed to bring him back to safety. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 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The chaos has sparked traffic carnage with two hour delays and six miles of . A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. There are two-hour delays in both directions and five to six miles of congestion, said National Highways. DRIVERS were hit with travel chaos today after a firework factory blast closed the M4 and a separate accident sparked a seven-mile tailback on the M25. An earlier incident on the M25 and QE2 Bridge clockwise happened between J30 A282 (Lakeside / Purfleet) to J1A A206 Bob Dunn Way. At least two of the missiles exploded close to the protesters - civil engineer Morgan Trowland, 39, and a teacher named only as Marcus, 33 - after they climbed 275ft supports on the QEII bridge. Traffic is still able to travel in both directions through the tunnels, but the decreased capacity is causing delays of several hours on the M25 and the A282, as well as congestion on the local roads in the area. Motorists were also being diverted away from the crossing although it is due to reopen shortly. Extra officers were present throughout the town ahead of the anti-refugee protest. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. And Thames Valley Police wrote on Twitter: "We are supporting @RBFRSofficial at the scene of a fire at an industrial building which is believed to store Pyrotechnics. A statement from Essex Police reads: "Our officers are continuing to work to resolve the issue on the Dartford Crossing after two people climbed up onto high cables. Stay tuned to our live blog for the latest live updates. "I think they're crazy. 4am - 7am, Ali Miraj is Leading Britain's Conversation, Use the Global Player app to listen to live radio for LBC & LBC News. Despite traffic now being cleared to use both tunnels, congestion remains. Two people have been charged in connection with protests on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. 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