A sombre atmosphere enveloped the Dartford Crossing bridge this morning (May 7) as emergency services responded to concerns for the welfare of a man, tragically ending with his death.
Essex Police were summoned to the QEII bridge around 9 am after receiving reports about the welfare of an individual. Despite the best efforts of responders, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The closure of the bridge ensued, causing disruptions to traffic flow, before authorities could fully reopen it around 11 am. However, delays persisted until approximately midday, impacting commuters and travellers.
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