A man has died following an incident on the Dartford Crossing.
Traffic was held on the QEII Bridge from around 5.20pm yesterday (May 17) after “concerns for someone”.
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The ambulance service and police attended the incident, which happened along the A282 southbound.
Drivers heading into Kent were experiencing long queues as a result.
At the time, National Highways warned there were up to 60 minutes of delays.
It is understood traffic was released just over an hour later.
Essex Police has since confirmed a man has died following the incident. His family have been told.
A spokesperson added: “As part of our response to this incident, traffic was held for a time and we would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding.”