One person has been injured after a lorry crash today (Thursday).
Kent Police officers were called to the Dartford Tunenl after a crash between two lorries at around 11.20am.
One person has suffered a leg injury.
South East Coast Ambulance Service is in attendance.
The crash closed the east tunnel and officers are on the scene.
The westetrn tunnel remains open to traffic.
A spokesperson for Kent Police said: "Officers are currently at the scene of a collision at the eastern tunnel at the Dartford Crossing.
"Kent Police was called at around 11.20am on Thursday 14 October 2021 to the incident involving two lorries.
"One of the drivers has suffered a leg injury and South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics are attending.
"The eastern tunnel has been closed while emergency services are dealing with the incident and the western tunnel remains open to traffic.
"There is congestion on the approaches to the crossing in Kent and motorists may wish to plan their journey accordingly."
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