A man is in a critical condition in hospital after falling from the Dartford Crossing. He was pulled from the water and taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Essex Police and the coastguard were called to the QE2 Bridge on Thursday morning (28 September) to reports of a concern for safety.

Two lanes on the bridge were closed due to what was described as 'a police incident' leaving drivers with long queues.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We were called to the QE2 Bridge on the Dartford River Crossing following reports of a concern for safety.

"Essex Police assisted Kent Police and HM Coastguard to recover a man in the water, who had sustained serious injuries.

"The man has been taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition."