There were long delays for drivers travelling between Kent and Essex after an incident on the QE2 Bridge this morning.

Police were called to the bridge at 10.40am following reports that a man was in danger.

One lane was closed and the eastern bore of the Dartford Tunnel was shut until the man, who is in his 30s, was helped to safety around an hour later.

Delays of up to 40 minutes were reported for drivers heading towards Essex.