The man was shot by officers in Williams Street, Bankstown, on Sunday morning. For further updates on the M25 traffic, or other major incidents in and around Kent, try our KentLive traffic and travel group. 4am - 7am, Ali Miraj is Leading Britain's Conversation, Use the Global Player app to listen to live radio for LBC & LBC News. Gridlock on the M25 in Kent with Ten mile jams reported back over the QE2 Bridge following an HGV Fire near Darenth Interchange. Police have still yet to confirm the exact nature of the incident. Earlier, National Highways East said on Twitter there were "delays of two hours in both directions, with eight miles of congestion anti-clockwise and seven miles of congestion clockwise". "I think they're crazy. Traffic is currently backing to J29 A127 (Upminster), with travel time at 45 minutes. 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A total of 1,236 flights in the UK were cancelled by airlines between March 28 and April 12, according to data company Cirium a 428 per cent increase on the same period in 2019. It came after a crash in Surrey and a separate 'police incident' at the Dartford Crossing brought traffic to a standstill. More than 20 people were arrested on Sunday after some activists glued themselves to the road in Shoreditch High Street in east London. pic.twitter.com/evJ4rNakxd. At 7:35 a.m., RCMP were called to a serious . Incident #20-03254/Homicide Arrest: On April 6th, 2020 at 3:23 AM, Williamsport Bureau of Police patrol division responded to the 300 block of Bridge Street for a report of several shots being fired. Read about our approach to external linking. Essex Police are at the scene dealing with the incident that is causing traffic to build. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. The Queen Elizabeth II bridge has been closed this afternoon after police were called over "concerns for man's welfare". Ali Miraj Protester at QE2 bridge speaks in video clip. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. . We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. "The bridge reopened just before 16:00 after being shut for around half an hour. Traffic monitoring system INRIX says: "Long delays and queueing traffic for six miles due to earlier Police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise between J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet) and J1a . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Stay tuned to our live blog for the latest live updates. 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. Officers were called to the bridge at 2.40am this morning with concerns for the welfare of a man on the A282 in Thurrock. QE2 Bridge closed so traffic is using the right-hand tunnel. "I totally deplore this action which is yet again causing traffic misery to people in and around Dartford," he said. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. A tunnel was shut to allow for traffic flowing from Essex into Kent to travel southbound via one of the two tunnels. The clockwise carriageway of the M25 was closed between J30 and J1A as police dealt with the incident. Anticlockwise congestion to J2 (A2 . They say this is part of the 'next phase'. And Essex Police is bringing in a special raised platform to let specialists work at height and to engage with the two protesters. "This is a complex operation due to the height at which the protestors are currently situated and it may take some but we are working as quickly as possible. 23 Feb. Council cabinet agrees 9.99% council tax rise. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Traffic is backing up between J31 and J1A and drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible for the next 60 - 90 minutes. All lanes have been re-opened. Meanwhile, the QEII Bridge at the M25s Dartford Crossing, used by 160,000 vehicles daily, remained closed today more than 24 hours after two activists climbed the 275ft masts and dangled off it. MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. "Two lanes were closed whilst a vehicle was recovered. Diversions for traffic using the M25 east of London were put in place via the Dartford . A group spokesperson said it was protesting against new government oil and gas licences and that "it is expected that the bridge will remain shut for at least 24 hours". One person was seriously injured in the crash and another was arrested, police said. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? On Location: March 3, 2023. Picture: Just Stop Oil. Travel time is 15 minutes. An emergency incident on the QE2 Bridge lead to huge delays from Essex into Kent this morning. The Dartford Tunnel usually carries traffic northbound. It blocked one of the main roads into the capital during rush hour. The exact nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed however Essex Police and East of England Ambulance Service have been approached for comment. Staff shortages have broughtchaos to airportsamid soaring demand forEastergetaways, with airlinescancelling hundreds of flights. Essex Police's Chief Constable, Ben-Julian Harrington, said: "It is a really dangerous and difficult environment. Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. North of the river, there are delays past Junction 29 heading clockwise towards the bridge. pic.twitter.com/GsBszpHgtX, READ MORE >>Man stabbed in the leg moments after car is 'driven at him' in Essex. 2023 BBC. The duo have now begun 'descending on ropes' and have a line between them that is holding up a Just Stop Oil sign. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "Emergency services attended and are working to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. The climate change campaign group Just Stop Oil says it expects its two supporters to remain on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge for 24 hours. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. One person is dead and four others injured after a three vehicle crash on the QE2 near Bowden today. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. 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As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. The pair ascended the two 84m masts on the north side of the bridge at around 4am. An AA Maps update said: "Bridge closed and delays due to police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). INCIDENT: QE2 Bridge (7.05am) Police are currently on the scene of an incident on the QE2 Bridge. Essex Police have been contacted for information on the following incident. The 2.8km-long (1.7 mile) QEII Bridge southbound and two 1.4km-long (0.8 mile) tunnels northbound link Essex and Kent. Extra officers were present throughout the town ahead of the anti-refugee protest. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 23 Feb. Football team aims to improve men's mental health. 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. Traffic travelling southbound on the M25 and A282 is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel. "Long delays due to earlier police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford)," Inrix says. "We will take action against anyone who puts life in danger or things they can selfishly stop others getting to work or getting on with their lives. National Highways said: "The M4 is closed in both directions between J13 - J14 due to a large building fire near the M4 causing debris to land in the carriageway. The incident led to motorists being caught in nine-mile long tailbacks after both the QE2 Bridge and Dartford Tunnels were closed for almost seven hours during rush-hour traffic on Friday night. The Conservative MP for Dartford in Kent, Gareth Johnson, said it was "wrong" for the activists to "impose their views" on people trying to get to work and school. Officers were called to the bridge at 2.40am this morning with concerns for the welfare of a man on the A282 in Thurrock. Kent Police has since confirmed that there were no arrests made during today's demonstration. Laughing was heard in videos shared online when the blue and orange sparks exploded during the dangerous act. You can read more about this incident here. At 5am today, Essex Police warned the crossing would remain closed. Protesting on the strategic road network is extremely dangerous, both for the protesters themselves and for motorists. Rob Hollyman, director of Youngs Transport Ltd in Purfleet on the north bank of the river, told BBC Essex: "It's absolutely dreadful. The reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? An earlier incident on motorway closed the clockwise carriageway between J30 and J1A creating severe congestion in the area. "We expect the bridge to remain closed this evening and into tomorrow morning's rush hour," police said on Monday night, advising motorists to use an alternative route if possible. The 2.8km-long (1.7 mile) QEII bridge southbound, and two 1.4km-long (0.8 mile) tunnels northbound . A huge fire at a barn on a farm in Devon also caused delays on the A377 after it was closed while firefighters tackled the blaze. What science tells us about the afterlife. 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. contact the editor here. 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. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please "We were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman in the area shortly after 10am this morning, Saturday 16 April. Congestion to J30 (Lakeside / Purfleet). The bridge at the Dartford Crossing remains closed. You can get in touch by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. There are already long delays on the motorway with traffic likely to be affected for some time. Police have safely helped a man from the QE2 Bridge this morning (March 19). 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. Today marks the 18th consecutive day of environmental group Just Stop Oil's protests, which have involved road blocks and vandalism. This is an act of resistance against a criminal government and their genocidal death project. 20:37, 24 FEB 2023. Two lanes of the QE2 bridge are currently blocked this afternoon (Monday, November 29), causing severe delays to clockwise traffic. Mr Trowland said: "Our government has enacted suicidal laws to accelerate oil production - killing human life and destroying our environment. Please take extra care on the roads.. By Sheldon Spackman. Mar 3, 2023. Inrix says traffic is now easing clockwise too. If you have seen or heard anything you think we should know about, or in relation to this, please contact the KentLive newsdesk by email at kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com. The M25 has been plunged into chaos after a 'police incident' closed the clockwise side of the QE2 Bridge at the Dartford Crossing this afternoon (September 14). To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? "Detour in operation - through one of the Dartford . Police said on Tuesday they had arrived at the bridge with a "raised platform" to "allow specialists to work at . Kent. See what's happening on the roads or trains near you by entering your postcode below or visit InYourArea for latest traffic info. Two people have been charged in connection with protests on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. MnDOT traffic cameras show the moment the teens crashed a Kia through the bridge after speeding up an exit ramp, flipping over the side before landing right side up alongside I-94 at 49th Avenue . Contact Samaritans for free at any time on 116 123, or visit www.samaritans.org. There is added congestion to J29 A127 (Romford) also adding to the usual delays on the A13 to North Stifford and the A127 back to Basildon. It has created congestion to North Stifford back along the A13 and halfway back to J29 A127 (Romford). All traffic was briefly being diverted via one of Dartford Tunnels. The chaos has sparked traffic carnage with two hour delays and six miles of . MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. Two activists spent 36 hours hanging off the bridge in protest.