Vehicle hits railway bridge near Manningtree Station

Scene - A vehicle has struck a bridge near Manningtree Station <i>(Image: GSV)</i>
Scene - A vehicle has struck a bridge near Manningtree Station (Image: GSV)
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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.

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."

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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