The Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Bridge at the Dartford Crossing is closed southbound following a police incident, prompting major congestion on the M25. National Highways says there are currently no timescales for how long the closure may last.
Reports also say one of the Dartford Crossing tunnels is closed, affecting northbound traffic arrangements. Drivers are directed to use the remaining tunnel, with height limits in place; vehicles exceeding that restriction are pushed to alternative routes via the wider M25 network. Multiple outlets describe heavy tailbacks and stationary traffic extending miles on approach roads in both directions.
The coverage broadly aligns on the central facts: the closure location (QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing), the cause (a police incident), and the immediate impact (gridlock and no stated reopening timeframe). Outlets differ mainly in the operational details they highlight, including tunnel closures and specific traffic constraints, and in how they frame the event with live updates versus headline summaries.
