A VIDEO going around on social media reportedly shows protesters on the QEII Bridge having fireworks launched at them.
The QEII Bridge has been closed since 3:50am on Monday morning after two people had climbed onto the bridge and are at a height.
Just Stop Oil have claimed they are behind the protest as they demand an end to new oil and gas.
READ MORE >> Dartford Crossing closed for a second day as protesters remain on the bridge
Queues this morning were more than “six miles long” as drivers tried to go through the tunnel as part of the diversion.
Protesters have now been up there for around 30 hours, and some angry motorist has reportedly begun launched fireworks in their direction.
In a video, going viral on social media, a firework can be seen being launched towards the bridge in the direction of protesters.
Somebody has blasted fireworks at the @JustStop_Oil protestors atop Dartford Bridge
— Martin Daubney 🇬🇧 (@MartinDaubney) October 18, 2022
Which should in no way be encouraged. Well, not until it’s dark again… 🎇🎆
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Essex Police has been contacted for comment on this.
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