A fire on a ship near the Dartford Crossing resulted in overnight closure of the A282 southbound on Christmas Day, prompting emergency service response and traffic disruption.
National Highways reported the closure due to a tanker fire, which created a risk of explosion, leading to the shutdown of the QEII Bridge and surrounding areas.
Authorities indicated an exclusion zone around the QEII Bridge as a precaution, highlighting the serious safety concerns associated with the tanker fire incident.
Traffic was severely affected, with normal operations not resuming until 2pm on Boxing Day, illustrating the impact of such incidents on holiday travel.
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