Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Heavy traffic has also formed near the Fortune of War roundabout due to queues for the BP petrol station. The QE2 bridge was shut after a report of climbers was received in the early hours. Drivers should particularly check footage between 8.15am and 8.20am. NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. - Construction workers dismantling a bridge in Newton County had to be rescued after the bridge collapsed. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. South East Coast Ambulance said that they were unable to comment on the incident until a police investigation had been completed. The damage caused by the van fire is believed to be significant, and may leave part of the road closed for repairs indefinitely. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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According to traffic monitoring service InRix, two lanes were closed as a result of the crash. Traffic was halted at 2.55pm today (August 4) after a van caught fire. A traffic map of the M25 has shown how serious these delays are beyond the borders of Kent. The reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? The Dartford Crossing also includes two tunnels and is notoriously busy, being the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. 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 . 2 miles of slow traffic on approach, please allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes on to your current journey time. ", Long delays on approach to the lane closures on the #A282 #QEIIBridge 2 (of 4) lanes remains closed following the collision. Essex Travel news reports . Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Drivers on the A13 are facing delays this morning due to a crash on the M25. RCMP also added Thursday evening that one SUV was involved in the collision. "Bee's death is a huge loss to her family and friends. Please allow extra time for your journey. (FOX 5). its shut due to a vehicle fire ! The road was briefly shut after a major accident on the clockwise carriageway the Kent side of the QE2 bridge. An Airdrie man is lucky to be alive after a fiery highway crash. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Two lanes remain closed due to emergency repairs after the earlier van fire on the M25 QE2 bridge. According to the AA, there are severe delays of 32 minutes and delays increasing on M25 clockwise between J29 A127 Southend Arterial Road (Romford / Basildon) and A282. Please allow extra time for your journey. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Ambulance has attended, but no injuries reported. Police say he was the lone occupant of the second semi. Environment Canada issued a freezing rain warning for the Red Deer region early Thursday morning. Officials say it collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021 during construction. Good Samaritans rescued him from his burning vehicle just seconds before it was engulfed. She was described as having an infectious personality. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Another occupant of the vehiclewas less seriously hurt, RCMP said in a release. He had been assisting a stranded motorist along with Ms Webber. Rollover crash on QEII shuts down northbound traffic near Olds | CBC News Loaded. Delays are being reported on the A127 this morning with queues forming on the London-bound carriageway near the Halfway House to the M25 junction. An accident between a car and a lorry has completely shut the Queen Elizabeth Bridge. 1 killed in head-on wrong way crash along I-20 in Atlanta One person was killed when a wrong-way driver crashed into on-coming traffic along Interstate 20 in Atlanta on Saturday morning, Atlanta . We will be bringing you live update on this ongoing incident as it happens. Traffic northbound/anti-clockwise is being confined to the West Bore Tunnel only. A local volunteer firefighter who was injured in a crash north of Calgary on Monday is speaking out as a warning for drivers about how close he said six people came to being killed. 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. Because the situation has been resolved, we will now be closing this blog. The QE2 Bridge has been closed, resulting in long delays on both sides of the Dartford Crossing. Traffic is passing in 2 lanes but there is heavy congestion back to J29 of the #M25. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the Plumes of smoke were also spotted rising from the scene of the incident. One fatality has been reported RCMP saying late Thursday the victim was a 64-year-old man from Rimbey. false. The crash took place on the clockwise carriageway between junctions 1A and 1B just after the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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. Lanes 3 and 4 remain closed. 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". Essex Travel News have confirmed that the road is now open. Currently trying to reconcile the top half of my body with the bottom. Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. Essex Police have issued an initial statement, confirming they are at the scene on the M25 this morning. Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can ", The collision was at about 8.20am on Monday October 17, on the hard shoulder of the coastbound carriageway between junctions one and two.It is reported four vehicles were involved in the incident - a grey Infiniti Q30 Sport, a black BMW X5, a black VW Golf and a white Iveco Daily van. "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. Recovery work will continue overnight and into the early mornings. To get the latest headlines direct to your email inbox every day, put your email in the box at the top and hit subscribe or visit here. Reports suggest there was also an oil spillage. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Congestion to halfway before J28 (Brentwood), with further delays along the A13 between Rainham and Orsett heading towards the bridge. Traffic is currently queueing for 6 miles due to the earlier crash as well as a broken down vehicle. Have a pleasant afternoon, and stay safe. "Please allow extra time or consider alternative routes.". The traffic service pleaded with travellers to "allow extra time" for journeys. Queues have formed several miles back and arenow close to junction 29 of the M25 where it meets the A127. UPDATE - M25 clockwise on the QE2 Bridge - three lanes closed after an accident involving three vehicles on the Bridge (one lane open) - queues back to past J30 (A13). "I can't challenge this madness in my desk job, designing bridges, so I'm taking direct action, occupying the QE2 bridge until the government stops all new oil," he said. "Ice on the roadway and blowing snow may impact driving conditions," RCMP said. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Another protester, identified only as Marcus, 33, a teacher, said: "Only direct action will now help to reach the social tipping point we so urgently need.". "Traffic is passing in 2 lanes but there is heavy congestion back to J29 of the #M25. The reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? We have crews working to get all lanes open. Please report any comments that break our rules. Editors' Code of Practice. RCMP say the crash occurred at about 6:15, northbound at the Crandall overpass near Ponoka. 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. Delays are growing on the M25 as clockwise traffic is still at a standstill. However, delays are still severe, and look to be hanging around for a long time. Two lanes have been closed on the M25/A282 this morning following a multi-vehicle crash. However, long queues remains. A man has died after a serious incident on the M25 Dartford Crossing. I went back to the scene and we all got hit by the BMW. Dartford Crossing's QE2 bridge closed by Just Stop Oil protesters The QE2 bridge was shut after a report of climbers was received in the early hours. Have you got a story for us? I dont think they deliberately caused the crash. We will continue to bring you updates until things return to normal. Initial reports indicated the van is currently ablaze in lane one, with all clockwise traffic stationary as teams responded to the incident. 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. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. pic.twitter.com/497bsCazL5. There are long delays back into Essex. Dr Hajallie was working at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, when she died. Things have now returned to normal, but queues were briefly stretching all the way back to junction 29 for the A127. And: "There are currently delays of up to 70 minutes back to J29 of the #M25 clockwise due to a collision on the #QE2Bridge at #Dartford. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 98-year-old Alta. All traffic was temporarily held due to an incident on the M25 clockwise at the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. Dashcam footage can be uploaded via Kent Police's online portal.You can also provide information by contacting Kent Police on 01622 798538 quoting reference SN/COJ/115/22, or by emailing emailsciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 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. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. Drivers are expressing their frustration at the delay-prone Dartford Crossing following the major incident this afternoon. One of those workers is dead and at least two others were injured. Traffic Mar 11, 2019 1 person dead after QEII collision near Ponoka Police said the. Please only travel if its a vital part of your job, or you are delivering essential items to a vulnerable person who has no other source of support. 2023 FOX Television Stations. The town of Penhold is located about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. Monday 17 October 2022 22:27, UK 1:21 Just Stop Oil protesters scale Dartford Crossing Why you can trust Sky News Thank you for following our live updates. We will bring live traffic updates and further information as we get it. The QE2 Bridge had been closed for almost an hour following a van fire in lane one. Officers have. One person was seriously injured in . The travel time through the area had been in excess of a hour, however this currents stands at around 45 minutes. Images from traffic cameras show the extent of the delays, with standstill traffic stretching back to Junction 29 at Romford. 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