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Woman flown to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on M25 near Dartford Crossing

17:31, 24 July 2024

updated: 10:30, 25 July 2024

A woman has been flown to a London hospital following a multi-vehicle crash involving a lorry and a van on the M25.

Drivers heading into Kent via the QEII Bridge near Dartford are still facing delays - hours after the incident happened at about 4pm.

Air ambulance crews were spotted arriving as traffic was held. Picture: Phillip Marvell
Air ambulance crews were spotted arriving as traffic was held. Picture: Phillip Marvell

Traffic was held on the M25 clockwise between junction 29 for Upminster, across the Dartford Crossing to the A282 junction 1B for Dartford.

It allowed for emergency services, including the air ambulance, to work at the scene.

Drivers were experiencing delays of more than two hours this evening, with 11 miles of congestion reported at one stage.

National Highways warned the road was expected to remain closed for “some time”.

Those heading clockwise that were caught within the closure were released when it was safe to do so.

Drivers are facing severe delays heading to the Dartford Crossing and into Kent. Picture: National Highways
Drivers are facing severe delays heading to the Dartford Crossing and into Kent. Picture: National Highways
There are queues along the A206 Crossways Boulevard heading towards the Dartford Tunnel, after traffic was stopped in both directions on the other side. Picture: Garry Turner
There are queues along the A206 Crossways Boulevard heading towards the Dartford Tunnel, after traffic was stopped in both directions on the other side. Picture: Garry Turner

As of 8.30pm, the section of the motorway had reopened but one lane of four remained shut.

Anti-clockwise traffic was also held for almost an hour to allow for the air ambulance to land. All lanes were reopened by 9pm.

Police have confirmed they were called at about 4pm.

A spokesman added: “Officers attended and one woman has been taken to a London hospital for treatment.

Emergency services were sent to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash. Picture: National Highways
Emergency services were sent to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash. Picture: National Highways

“There is currently heavy congestion in the area and motorists are advised to find alternative routes if possible.”

It is understood the woman’s injuries are not life-threatening.

A SECAmb spokesman said: “We were called shortly after 4pm yesterday to reports of a RTC involving a lorry and a van near the Dartford bridge.

“Crews arrived and assessed and treated two people at the scene, before they were joined by the Air Ambulance Charity, Kent, Surrey, Sussex who airlifted one person to Kings College Hospital for further medical treatment.”

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