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Dartford Crossing Will Stay Shut for Hours After Crash
- A collision between a lorry and a car at 11:05 am on July 3 closed the southbound Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford Crossing.
- The collision resulted in extensive fuel leakage across every lane and caused damage to the barriers, necessitating road repairs and resurfacing.
- Emergency services including Essex Police, firefighters, and ambulance crews remain at the scene while managing safety and traffic diversion.
- Southbound vehicles are being routed exclusively via the east bore tunnel, while northbound traffic is limited to the west bore tunnel, which has a maximum height clearance of 4.8 meters; one woman sustained minor injuries and was transported to Basildon Hospital.
- Authorities expect the Dartford Crossing to stay closed for several hours this afternoon into the evening, warning drivers to plan journeys and expect significant delays.
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World NewsDartford Crossing shut after horror crash between lorry and car
The collision took place shortly after 11am on Thursday
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