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Dartford Crossing shut after horror crash between lorry and car

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A major Thames crossing has been closed after a crash involving a lorry and a car caused major damage to road infrastructure.

The collision took place on the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing — which connects Essex and Kent — shortly after 11am on Thursday.

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