FIREFIGHTERS have been called after an explosion at Coryton Power Station.

Crews were sent to the scene following reports of the incident in a plant room at the station.

Firefighters at the scene said there is no sign of a fire following the explosion and the power supply has been isolated.

Power station staff are making the area safe with firefighters on standby.

It happened at 1.12pm with crews from Corringham and Orsett attending.