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The train in Wickford appears to be upright despite leaving the rails
A train has come off the tracks in Essex less than 24 hours after 20 people were injured in a similar incident in East Sussex.
The latest derailment happened at Wickford and appears to involve a Greater Anglia service.
Images circulating on social media show the train having left the rails, although it appears to have remained upright.
Air ambulances have been spotted near the derailment site in Wickford. However, the British Transport Police (BTP) has confirmed no passengers are injured.
Train operator Great Anglia has said there is a "major disruption" to its London to Southend Victoria service.
On its website, it writes: "Due to a problem currently under investigation between Shenfield and Southend Victoria all lines are blocked.
"Train services running to and from these stations will be suspended. Disruption is expected until further notice.
"Please do not travel between Shenfield and Southend Victoria until further notice."
A spokesman for the BTP said: "Officers are currently on scene just south of Wickford railway station in Essex following reports that the rear carriages of a train have derailed in an upright position at 2.12pm today.
"We’re responding alongside paramedics and the fire service. There are currently no reported injuries."
National Rail said the "major disruption" to the line is expected until 6pm.
A spokesman said: "We are dealing with a derailment incident in Anglia, and we are working quickly to understand the situation and to provide assistance where needed.
Tickets are being accepted on the c2c route between London Fenchurch Street and Southend Central.
Members of the public can also travel on the London Overground between Romford and Upminster.
This is the second derailment to happen in under 24 hours as a train in Lewes yesterday went off the tracks, landing on its side.
Around 150 people were on board the train when it derailed yesterday.
Two people were taken to major trauma centres with "severe injuries".
The BTP confirmed today the injuries were not deemed as life-threatening.
The incident happened on the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures soaring past 38C.
John Whitehurst, Chief Executive of Greater Thameslink Railway, said today derailments are "incredibly rare", adding what happened near Lewes "was a very serious incident and I’m deeply saddened by it".
Mr Whitehurst was asked by the BBC if the railway was safe in hot weather, to which he said: "The railway is safe. These types of incidents are incredibly rare.
"We have control processes in place that involve inspection, temporary speed restrictions or even suspending services if that’s required."
The hot weather persisted into today, with temperatures in Wickford hitting 33C.
