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Two lorries crash in Dartford Tunnel

By: Nikki White nwhite@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 11:56, 14 October 2021

Updated: 15:01, 14 October 2021

A tunnel at the Dartford Crossing was closed after two lorries were involved in a crash.

Police and paramedics were called to the east tunnel at 11.20am following the crash on the M25

One of the drivers suffered a leg injury and were being treated by paramedics.

Kent Highways said motorists should expect long delays on the M25/A282 approach and in the surrounding areas.

At about midday, queues of four miles were being reported and an extra 30 minutes on journey times.

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The tunnel had reopened by 2pm but hour-long delays were still being reported as the backlog cleared.

Read more: All the latest news from Dartford

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