AN ESSEX bus firm has stressed there are severe delays to bus services in Basildon. 

First Essex say services are currently running up to 45 minutes late in Basildon Town Centre and Basildon Hospital. 

This includes services B2, 100, 200, 104, 200, 25, 300, and 9. 

At this stage, the reasons behind the delays are not known. 

According to AA Traffic News there are no crashes in the area. 

A spokesman for First Essex tweeted: "Service alert B2, 100, 200, 104, 200, 25, 300, 9.

"Severe delays in Basildon Town Centre and Basildon Hospital.

"Services are currently running up to 45 minutes late."