TRAINS between Southend and London have been cancelled this morning due to an emergency incident.

Greater Anglia has cancelled three trains between Southend Victoria and London Liverpool Street this morning, along with two trains between Southminster and London.

The firm has said the cancellations are due to emergency services dealing with an incident on the tracks.

The emergency incident took place between Wickford and Southend but no more details have been released on what has happened.

Greater Anglia has said most trains are now running as scheduled but commuters are advised to check the train timetables before travelling.