Sainsbury’s shoppers are reported to have collapsed with breathing difficulties as people have been evacuated from the supermarket in Longbridge near Birmingham

West Midlands  ambulance service said: “We’re currently in attendance at an incident at Sainsburys in Longbridge Lane, Longbridge following a call at 9.53am. A number of ambulances & specialist resources are on scene treating six patients who were feeling unwell with minor respiratory problems.

“The public are advised to avoid the area whilst emergency services deal with the incident.”