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Two lanes blocked on Dartford Crossing after caravan fire

14:02, 31 July 2018

updated: 19:41, 31 July 2018

Two lanes were closed on the Dartford Crossing after a vehicle caught fire.

The QEII bridge has had lanes one and two shut after a caravan went up in a blaze.

Emergency services were called to the scene, with at least two fire engines spotted.

A caravan is on fire on the Dartford Crossing. Picture: Matthew Daly
A caravan is on fire on the Dartford Crossing. Picture: Matthew Daly

Matthew Daly, 20, from Gravesend, works in West Thurrock and saw the whole incident.

He said: "The caravan just went up in flames and it started to smoke quite badly.

"A few fire engines then came along and put it out.

"Traffic just kept going by."

A vehicle is on fire on the QEII Bridge, Dartford. Picture: Highways England
A vehicle is on fire on the QEII Bridge, Dartford. Picture: Highways England

Kent Fire and Rescue Service and police have been approached for more information.

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