2000 hrs

TRAFFIC IN East Tilbury is at a standstill as the level crossing has broken down.

This is the second time in two days.

A spokesperson for Network Rail has confirmed that the local team are aware of the fault.

Residents are naturally annoyed at the inconvenience but they are equally concerned that one day, a fault may co-incide with some form of incident which will require the emergency services to have access to East Tilbury.