Horsebox Breakdown Sparks Massive Tailbacks at Dartford Tunnel
Essex Bound Route Hit by Chaos
Traffic came to a crawl on the Essex-bound Dartford tunnel this afternoon after a horsebox broke down at the exit slip road just after 1:20pm. The stranded vehicle sparked gridlock, leaving drivers stuck in jams up to five miles long.
20 Minutes of Stop-Start Traffic
Highways England traffic officers rushed to the scene to recover the horsebox safely. Traffic was halted for around 20 minutes while the vehicle was moved, causing heavy delays.
Drivers Fuming Over Long Queues
Commuters faced lengthy waits as queues stretched back for miles. The breakdown brought chaos to one of the UK’s busiest crossings, leaving many frustrated on their way to Essex.
