Long queues on the M25 and A2 due to a broken down vehicle at the Dartford Crossing

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Motorists are stuck in long queues on two major routes after an earlier wreck near the Dartford Crossing.

Traffic is being backed up on the M25 anti-clockwise and the A2 on the London-bound carriageway from Gravesend to Bexleyheath.

Traffic is backed up on the M25 following an earlier incident. Image: National HighwaysTraffic is backed up on the M25 following an earlier incident. Image: National Highways
Traffic is backed up on the M25 following an earlier incident. Image: National Highways

The vehicle broke down near junction 1a of the M25 to Dartford Crossing, causing congestion at junction 3 to the Swanley Interchange.

It is understood that one of the tunnels was temporarily closed.

There are also 40 minute delays on the A2 near Bluewater Shopping Centre.

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