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QEII Bridge at Dartford Crossing closed amid protests

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  • The QEII Bridge at Dartford Crossing remains CLOSED due to ongoing protest activity.
  • Essex Police said officers were called shortly before 3.50am on Monday to a report that two people had climbed on to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing and they have remained there for 36 hours.
  • Essex Police have raised a platform to 'resolve the situation'.
  • The pair of Just Stop Oil protesters have agreed to cooperate with police and leave the bridge.
  • They were arrested by Essex Police.
  • Dartford Crossing currently remains closed and the decision to reopen is with National Highways.
  • Send pictures and information to amy.clarke@newsquest.co.uk

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