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Police and ambulance crews have reportedly raced to the East London station. National Rail issued an update shortly after 4.30pm and said a passenger was taken ill at the station.

Routes between Shenfield and London Liverpool Street are affected and the train operator warned some services may be cancelled.

Transport for London confirmed shortly after 5pm that Chadwell Health station has been closed.

Passengers can expect disruption to their journeys until at least 6.00pm.

In an update National Rail says: “A passenger being taken ill at Chadwell Heath means trains running through this station may be cancelled or revised.”

London & UK crime tweeted:  “Reports of major incident happened at Chadwell Heath station, lots of ambulances and police cars on scene.”

TfL has said train tickets are being accepted on London buses.

TfL Access tweeted: “Chadwell Heath – This station is closed while we deal with a customer incident.

“Tickets are being accepted on London Buses via any reasonable route.”

This is a developing news story, more to follow. 

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