Fire crews have removed a mercury spill in Leigh.

The mercury spill, a toxic and poisonous substance which is used in thermometers, was cleared by firefighters this afternoon on Theobalds Road.

One team, dressed in Hazmat suits, attended the scene at around 2.45pm.

A spokesman said: "Firefighters were called to a mercury spill in Leigh-on-Sea earlier today. 

"On arrival, crews confirmed a small amount of mercury had been spilled and used a mercury spill kit to make the area safe by 2:47pm."