Drivers face delays at the Dartford Crossing this afternoon after a tunnel was closed due to a broken down car.

The east tunnel at the Dartford Crossing was closed this afternoon due to a broken down vehicle.

The car has now been recovered and the tunnel has re-opened.

There is a 35 minute delay on the approach to the crossing on the M25 anti-clockwise with 4 miles of congestion, however this is expected to ease.

Drivers are urged to allow extra time.