1830 hrs
Statement from Essex Police
ESSEX Police has closed the Dartford Bridge to traffic after we received calls concerning the welfare of a man at around 6.15pm today, Friday 24 April.
We continue to talk to the man and we would urge motorists to avoid using the bridge as we continue to deal with this incident.
We thank you for your support and we will provide updates when we are in a position to do so.
