A man is in a critical condition after falling from the Dartford Crossing.

Police were called just before 8am today (September 28) following reports of concern for the safety of a man.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We were called to the QEII 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.”

A Gravesend RNLI crew was also sent to help.

The bridge deck of the crossing is 200ft high.

Traffic was temporarily stopped while emergency services dealt with the incident.