Bridge incident ends in fatality
POLICE have reported that today's incident on the QEII bridge over the River Thames ended with a fatality.
This morning (Tuesday, 7 May), Thurrock Nub News reported on the closure of the crossing while police dealt with the incident.
Significant traffic delays ensured while officers and representatives of other emergency services attended the scene.
This afternoon police reported: "Officers were called to the QEII bridge at around 9am this morning following a concern for welfare report.
"Emergency services were in attendance and sadly, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"His family are aware.
"The bridge was fully closed and has since been re-opened."
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