Closure tunnel at Dartford Crossing causes traffic jams

Motorists are facing lengthy delays after the closure of a major tunnel.

Long queues are forming on the M25 anticlockwise at junction 2 after the left-hand tunnel of the Dartford Crossing was shut just before 2pm.

Queues at the Dartford Crossing. Picture: National Highways

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It is understood to be due to a broken-down vehicle.

The right-hand tunnel remains open, however.

More on this as we have it.