DRIVERS are bracing for chaos as a crucial route used by 50,000 every day is closed due to a lorry crash.
Thousands have been trapped in “severe” delays and commuters sit it gridlocked traffic.
The southbound Blackwall Tunnel, London, has been closed due to a lorry crash with long delays expected.
The popular tunnel has been shut since 8.30am today with long queues building up since the collision.
The Rotherhithe Tunnel and Tower Bridge will be clogged up today with warned to divert if they can.
There were no reports of injuries and after the incident.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: Police were called at around 8.50am on Monday (March 10) to reports of collision in the southbound Blackwall Tunnel.
“A lorry collided with part of the tunnel.
“No reports of any injuries.
“The southbound tunnel remains closed while the incident is dealt with.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.”
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