A man has died after being hit by a train at Brentwood station.

The incident involved a London Liverpool Street to Braintree service and occurred at 07:42, with the casualty confirmed by emergency services at the scene according to the Brentwood Gazette.

Trains running through the station were cancelled while police attended the location, but Greater Anglia have said that the station has now reopened. They warned, however, that there will be delays or alterations to trains times and advised passengers not to travel unless their journey was essential.