Dartford Crossing Shuts Down for Four Hours Over Man’s Welfare Scare
The Dartford Crossing was slammed shut for over four hours yesterday as officers rushed to help a man reported to be in distress on the busy motorway link.
Massive Delays Hit Morning Rush
The drama kicked off around 6am, sparking emergency action that forced a full closure. This caused a three-hour nightmare for drivers stuck on the clockwise M25 approaching the crossing, sparking major chaos during the peak morning commute.
Man Rescued and Receiving Care
Thankfully, officers managed to bring the man to safety. He is now being treated by healthcare professionals following the tense stand-off on the crossing.
Police Praise Teamwork, Crossing Reopens at 10.30am
An Essex Police spokesperson reassured the public: “The Dartford River Crossing is now open following an incident reported to us at 6am, Tuesday 12 March. We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man on the crossing. Traffic was held while officers worked at the scene. The man is now safe and being cared for by healthcare professionals. The crossing was fully re-opened at 10.30am.”
The closure highlights the critical role of emergency services in keeping the public safe, especially on one of the UK’s busiest transport arteries.
