The Dartford Bridge was shut temporarily while police responded to an incident involving a broken down vehicle.

Officers were called to attend the QE2 Bridge which was closed between junctions 31A and 1A heading from Essex towards Kent.

A diversion route was put place while Essex Police attended.

As of 7.30am all lanes have since reopened and there are no reports of delays.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We were called to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge just before 6.30am today.

"Two lanes were closed whilst a vehicle was recovered.

"The bridge was reopened shortly after."