Dartford bridge reopens after 'serious incident'
The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge takes M25 traffic over the Thames from Essex to Kent
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The Dartford Crossing bridge over the Thames has reopened after a "serious incident".
were called to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Thurrock at 09:00 BST following concerns for the welfare of a man.
All emergency services were called to the bridge, which carries clockwise M25 traffic from Essex to Kent.
National Highways to say traffic was moving again, but there would be 90-minute delays caused by eight miles of congestion.
A National Highways spokesperson added: "Please allow plenty of time for delays to clear."
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