Services to and from London have been cancelled this morning after a person was hit by a train.

Greater Anglia reported that there would be disruption to services this morning following the incident between Chelmsford and Witham.

The lines have now been re-opened but with trains and crews now displaced, Greater Anglia have warned of further disruption and cancellations while service returns to normal.

Greater Anglia said it was expecting disruption until 1pm.