Dartford Bridge shut as collision causes traffic delays

A major crossing over the River Thames has been shut after a collision between a lorry and a car.

It happened on the QEII bridge at the Dartford Crossing, which links Essex and Kent east of London, at 11:05 BST.

Police warned the route would be shut "for several hours" after both the road surface and barriers were damaged.

One person suffered minor injuries.

Southbound traffic was being diverted through the nearby tunnel, which usually served those heading clockwise on the M25.