The Dartford crossing has reopened after a serious crash which closed it for several hours.

Kent Police are appealing for information after the collision involving a silver Audi A1 and a commercial lorry on the southbound carriageway of the Dartford River Crossing at 4.42am.

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A woman in her twenties has been taken to a London hospital with serious life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information can call Kent Police’ Serious Collision Investigating Unit on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference number DJ/250/17.