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The Queen Elizabeth II bridge at Dartford Crossing was closed after an unexploded WWII bomb was found.

The M25 bridge was shut after the ordinance was discovered at an industrial site nearby shortly before 9am today.

The bridge has re-opened but police have warned it could have to be closed again for the bomb to be disposed of.

Initial reports incorrectly said the bomb was the same one found at the City of London Airport on Sunday evening.

The 500 kilo unexploded Nazi bomb was found just over 200 metres away from the terminal.

(Image: PA)

The 1.5 metre-long tapered-end shell was found 15 metres underwater in King George V Dock in east London on Sunday.

(Image: REX/Shutterstock)

(Image: REX/Shutterstock)

It is not known what the size of the bomb found on Tuesday morning is.

Also, on Monday morning a bomb squad was called out to Worthing beach when a "suspicious cannister" was found which may be an unexploded depth charge.

A portion of the beach has been cordoned off.

The City of London Airport re-opened earlier today. Passengers due to travel today have been asked not to arrive more than two hours before their flight.