A LARGE emergency services presence has been spotted dealing with an incident near Chalkwell Beach. 

Photos show several ambulances and fire engines near Saltwater Beach Cafe, in Chalkwell Esplanade. 

Echo: Incident - Emergency services on the sceneIncident - Emergency services on the scene (Image: Craig Newcomen)

There is also an air ambulance on the scene, which has landed near the new timber boardwalk on Chalkwell Beach. 

Echo: Emergency - Air ambulance on the sceneEmergency - Air ambulance on the scene (Image: Craig Newcomen)

The emergency services in Chalkwell Esplanade are just yards away from the c2c rail station. 

It is unclear at this stage what the incident is.

Echo: Incident - Emergency services near Chalkwell BeachIncident - Emergency services near Chalkwell Beach (Image: Craig Newcomen)

However, Essex Fire and Rescue Service and the East of England Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment by the Echo.

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.