Commuters are facing severe rail disruption after a vehicle has hit a bridge near an Essex railway station.
The incident happened on the A137 at the railway bridge by Manningtree Station.
According to AA Traffic maps, traffic is "slow" in both directions.
⚠Due to a vehicle striking a bridge at #Manningtree trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
Train services running through this station may be delayed. Disruption is expected until further notice.
Service alterations 👇🏽— Greater Anglia (@greateranglia) May 8, 2026
This has had an affect on Great Anglia services, as all lines are now having to run at reduced speeds.
Trains running through Manningtree Station may be delayed, and Greater Anglia have said to expect disruption "until further notice."
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Network Rail engineers have been sent to assess the bridge for damage.
A spokesperson for Greater Anglia said: "Greater Anglia and Network Rail are sorry if your journey has been affected by this disruption."
Network Rail have been approached for a comment.
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