A whole train network is being affected due to a police incident at a south Essex station.
The incident at Stanford-le-Hope station is affecting the whole c2c network this morning. c2c posted on Twitter about the disruption for morning commuters.
A spokesman said: "Due to the police dealing with an incident near the railway at Stanford-Le-Hope trains are currently being impacted across the whole c2c network. Please see our website for live information. https://orlo.uk/gHCb5."
On the website the firm says trains are running slower due to the incident.
The site says: "Due to the police dealing with an incident near the railway at Stanford-Le-Hope trains have to run at reduced speed."
⚠️ Due to the police dealing with an incident near the railway at Stanford-Le-Hope trains are currently being impacted across the whole c2c network. Please see our website for live information. https://t.co/EXi7Jtbi8C
— c2c Rail (@c2c_Rail) November 1, 2022
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "British Transport Police were called to Stanford-le-Hope station at 7.52am this morning following reports of concern for the welfare of a woman.
"Officers attended and the woman was safely located. She was detained under the Mental Health Act before being taken to hospital for assessment."
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