A police incident has blocked the QEII bridge.

Police are currently on scene attending to concerns for a woman's safety.

There are almost three miles of traffic on the approach.

There are plans to divert traffic through the tunnel.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We are currently on the scene of an incident at the QEII bridge.

"We were called just after 4.05pm today, July 18, to concerns for the welfare of a woman.

"Traffic has currently been stopped and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible."