Dartford Tunnel closed for hours after lorry causes major damage to equipment

Motorists have been warned of delays and congestion on the A282 near Dartford Tunnels after a lorry crash (Picture: National Highways)

Part of the Dartford Crossing is closed after a too-tall lorry tried to enter one of the Tunnels and ripped ‘essential equipment’ with it.

Drivers in the Dartford area on the A282 have been caught in traffic mayhem since yesterday, when a lorry struck the left tunnel heading northbound between J1a and J31.

Congestion is building up, with motorists...