An inquest has officially opened into the untimely death of a man who tragically lost his life after falling onto the carriageway near the Dartford Crossing.
The incident unfolded on January 6, 2024, when authorities were alerted to an emergency on the A282, situated on the Kent side of the carriageway. Concerns for a person’s welfare led to a massive response from emergency services, causing significant traffic disruptions. The Dartford Bridge and the southbound lanes of the M25 between Junctions 30 and 2 were temporarily closed to facilitate the response.