Motorists faced lengthy delays after the closure of a major tunnel.

Long queues formed on the M25 anticlockwise at junction 2 after the left-hand tunnel of the Dartford Crossing was shut just before 2pm.

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It was understood the disruption was caused by a broken-down vehicle.

The tunnel had reopened by 5.20pm.