RCMP say the crash occurred at about 6:15, northbound at the Crandall overpass near Ponoka. Motorists were experiencing queueing traffic for four miles on the M25 after the QE2 bridge closed. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's She selflessly sacrificed by being away from her family for nearly a year on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic as a true NHS Hero. Initial reports indicated the van is currently ablaze in lane one, with all clockwise traffic stationary as teams responded to the incident. However, delays are still severe, and look to be hanging around for a long time. SEVERE delays continue to build clockwise approx. Had I got there 30 seconds earlier Id have missed the lot - only about 30 cars in front of me . There are still delays on the M25 this afternoon following a crash and broken down vehicle earlier today. Dr Hajallie was working at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, when she died. Drivers face eight mile queues as crash closes QE2 bridge. A person is sadly deceased following a major multi-vehicle collision on the QEII Highway Thursday morning. Our newsroom abides by the RTDNA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and follows the Canadian Press Stylebook. "Bee was loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her, she had an infectious personality and her sense of humour was out of this world. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Stretching into Essex and North London, the 10-mile tailback encompasses almost a quarter of the M25. 2 miles of slow traffic on approach, please allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes on to your current journey time. Two lanes have been reopened on the Dartford Bridge, with stop-start traffic and severe delays still expected. Currently trying to reconcile the top half of my body with the bottom. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Another twitter user clearly showed signs of desperation, offering a meaty paycheck for anyone willing to bring them a snack. For the latest updates on this crash and the traffic on the M25 today, follow our live updates below. Nov 25, 2021 | 11:48 AM. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. A breakdown has occurred in lane 1 pic.twitter.com/HAmbJ0w6yC. Monday 17 October 2022 22:27, UK 1:21 Just Stop Oil protesters scale Dartford Crossing Why you can trust Sky News UPDATE - M25 clockwise in Kent all lanes now OPEN at J1a (Dartford) after an accident traffic still queueing back past J30 (A13). A man has died after a serious incident on the M25 Dartford Crossing. "Ice on the roadway and blowing snow may impact driving conditions," RCMP said. Congestion to halfway before J28 (Brentwood), with further delays along the A13 between Rainham and Orsett heading towards the bridge. Monday night, a silver sedan was seen driving erratically southbound on the QEII highway. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The crash involved a lorry and happened between junctions 1a and 1b on the clockwise carriageway just after the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (Tuesday, January 26). Why that matters, Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military, Milton, Ont. Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. 2 killed in crash on I-285; police searching for drivers who left the scene I-85 SB reopens toward Midtown Atlanta after 'stalled vehicle' prompted traffic delays 83-year-old dies in Fayetteville . Ambulances are stuck and emergency services are stuck. Delays are now stretching even further north into Essex, well beyond Junction 29 near Romford. All lanes have been reopened on the M25 at the A282. When the incident began on Monday, Essex Police said: "Officers are currently working to resolve a situation which has caused us to close the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing. Pics: Just Stop Oil, sprayed an Aston Martin showroom with orange paint, threw tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Six people were treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle collision north of Calgary on Monday afternoon. She was the most selfless person that everyone knew and was consistently involved in charity work for orphan children in Sierra Leone, amongst others. Phone: (403) 343-7105Newsroom: (403) 342-6397Advertising: (403) 342-8617, We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards in all that we do. All lanes have now re-opened after an incident on the QE2 bridge. "This is likely to cause delays throughout this morning and this incident may take some time to resolve due to the complexities of safely getting people down from height. There are long delays back into Essex. South East Coast Ambulance said that they were unable to comment on the incident until a police investigation had been completed. Construction vehicles can be seen in the water where the Access Road bridge once stood. The crash happened between Junction 31 A1306 (Thurrock/Lakeside) and Junction 1A 206 (Dartford). However, traffic is still queuing past the A13. Also queuing on A13 Londonbound from A1012 Stifford Interchange to the M25 at J30. The Dartford Crossing bridge has been closed and there are long tailbacks after two oil protesters climbed the structure. The family said: "It is with great sadness that the family of Dr Habiba Hajallie (aka Bee) announces her untimely and tragic death following a car accident on October 17, 2022 at the age of 35. To see how it happened, view our blog below. There are currently delays of up to 50 minutes with congestion back to J29. I stopped to help her and Lisa [Webber] stopped as well. Approx. The damage caused by the van fire is believed to be significant, and may leave part of the road closed for repairs indefinitely. After 2 hours trapped at the #DartfordCrossing, I finally made it home. Finance Minister and Chamber discuss budget's benefits to business owners, Red Deer Polytechnic hosts second annual Research Showcase, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools expands online learning platform to middle school level, Local tech start-up changes the way you buy alcohol, $30 million for Red Deer Regional Airport means increased access and safety, Penhold COPA hosts impaired driving presentation for Penhold Crossing students. Smoke can be seen rising from the scene of the incident. The cause of the road surface collapse has not been released. Climate change activist group Just Stop Oil said two of its supporters had scaled the 84m-high masts on the north side of the QE2 bridge "to demand that the government halts all new oil and gas licences and consents". ", Suella Braverman tells peers to back 'proper penalties' for disruptive protesters ahead of Lords vote, Prime minister backs further crackdown on 'disruptive' protests, Westminster Accounts: Labour and Starmer have accepted thousands from major Just Stop Oil donor. Latest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard. "Bee had a passion and dedication for teaching and mentoring the next generation of doctors and invested a large amount of time in developing the new student training programme for East Kent. It's the latest protest by the group's activists, who on Sunday sprayed an Aston Martin showroom with orange paint and a few days earlier threw tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Lanes 3 and 4 remain closed. 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. Queues stretched from junction 31 at the A1306 in Essex as far back as junction 29, but with two lanes open, traffic is starting to ease. Another view of the Access Road bridge over the Yellow River following the collapse on Oct. 19, 2021. According to traffic monitoring service InRix, two lanes were closed as a result of the crash. The bridge was scheduled to start a 270-day refurbishment on Monday, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. 2 miles of slow traffic on approach, please allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes on to your current journey time. pic.twitter.com/xSi1Q02J0S. "I'm currently sitting in traffic burning loads of fuel waiting to get on the Woolwich ferry to cross the Thames to get to work. David Ewasuk reports. You can unsubscribe at any time. The road was blocked from 14:55 to 16:50. Just Stop Oil protesters are accused of having "blood on their hands" after two women were killed in a horror crash during a Dartford Bridge protest. Thank you for following our live updates. But their actions, bringing the traffic to a stand-still on the M20, caused the crash in which those two women died.. The Newton County Sheriff's Office said three construction workers fell into the river. Unless absolutely necessary, please stay at home this morning. More info. Police said the 22-year-old was travelling south just past Highway 53 when he lost control and struck the guardrail. One of those workers is dead and at least two others were injured. All traffic was temporarily held due to an incident on the M25 clockwise at the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. Lanes 3 and 4 remain closed. Two lanes remain closed on the M25/A282 at the QE2 bridge this morning. The Dartford Crossing also includes two tunnels and is notoriously busy, being the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. "My husband works for electricity board for London and can't even get out our road," posted Sioxsie Wild. Another occupant of the vehiclewas less seriously hurt, RCMP said in a release. She leaves behind an irreplaceable void and will be remembered as a special soul by all that she met. (FOX 5). He said: "The eco-warriors may have thought it was an innocent protest, but theyve got blood on their hands. QE2 bridge remains closed until National Highways gives the all clear for the bridge to reopen. its shut due to a vehicle fire ! Congestion was back over the QE2 Bridge to junction 30 for Lakeside Shopping Centre and Aveley, Essex. Heavy traffic has also formed near the Fortune of War roundabout due to queues for the BP petrol station. The town of Penhold is located about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. Northbound traffic on the Queen Elizabeth Highway was rerouted for several hours Wednesday morning after a rollover near Olds that resulted in one mansuffering life-threatening injuries, RCMP say. The driver allegedly got into a verbal altercation with others before brandishing a gun. The QE2 Bridge had been closed for almost an hour following a van fire in lane one. "Bee was a Consultant Geriatrician at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford and had been a doctor for nearly 10 years. (FOX 5), GET BREAKING NEWS EMAIL ALERTS FROM FOX 5, DOWNLOAD THE FOX 5 ATLANTA APP FOR BREAKING NEWS AND WEATHER ALERTS. Queues have formed several miles back and arenow close to junction 29 of the M25 where it meets the A127. Officials say it collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021 during construction. She was hysterical. A major accident near to the Dartford Crossing caused major delays on the M25 this morning. Drivers on the A13 are facing delays this morning due to a crash on the M25. Delays have now begun to appear on the opposite side of the M25 approaching the Dartford Tunnel. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please RCMP investigate fatal crash on QE2 near Leduc The RCMP has confirmed one person has died after an SUV headed north on Highway 2 near Leduc, Alta., is believed to have lost control before rolling . Several pieces of equipment fell into the river as well. Officers have. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Lisa Webber, who was in her 50s, and Dr Habiba Hajallie - known as Bee - were hit by a BMW X5 after stopping on the hard shoulder of the M20. One person was seriously injured in . The post advises drivers to consider alternatives, and notes that over 8 miles of congestion remains on the M25. Traffic was diverted at the Didsbury overpass at Highway 582 for a few hours, but RCMP said Wednesday afternoon both northbound lanes were open. The family said she leaves behind an "irreplaceable void". Things have now returned to normal, but queues were briefly stretching all the way back to junction 29 for the A127. pic.twitter.com/497bsCazL5. The names of those involved have not been released. Highways England first reported the collision just after 3pm when it said there were delays of up to 70 minutes. The extent of the damage to the motorway, and the time it will take to fix, is not yet known. This is causing congestion on the A13 westbound as far back as Orsett. KCC have confirmed that slow moving traffic anticlockwise is also related to the fire on QE2. Recovery is on scene. Speaking to Mail Online from his hospital bed, he partially blamed the Just Stop Oil activists for the accident. Traffic is at a standstill as far back as Brentwood at Junction 28. Have you got a story for us? We will bring live traffic updates and further information as we get it. (FOX 5). We received a report shortly before 3.50am today that two people had climbed onto the bridge and are currently at height."