article_snippet: The A1245 has been closed in both directions because of smoke reducing visibility in the area and this is likely to continue for most of the day, Essex Police said.
article_snippet: Greater Anglia train services on the line to London are not running between Southend and Wickford, and are not expected to restart until this afternoon.
article_snippet: Train services in the area were shut down all morning, causing chaos for commuters travelling to London .
article_snippet: The A1245 was shut in both directions as a result of the danger from smoke pouring into the air .
highlights_snippet: The A1245 is closed in both directions while all trains between Wickford and Southend have been cancelled .
  