Why Was Sainsbury’s In Longbridge Evacuated?

The Sainsbury’s store in Longbridge, West Midlands, UK was evacuated on May 20 2022. Here is what is known about what happened at the Longbridge Sainsbury’s.

Sainsbury’s Longbridge Evacuation Details

Sainsbury’s Evacuated, Customers Struggled To Breathe. “Six customers of the branch in Longbridge, West Mids were left struggling to breathe during the bizarre incident this morning. The store, as well as surrounding businesses, have been evacuated, and locals are urged to keep away. One shopper claimed the first woman fell ill at 9.30am amid a strong chemical smell.” [Sun]

Emergency Services Called At 10AM. “The frightening incident is ongoing at a branch in the area and West Midlands Police are on the scene. Emergency services were called to the superstore in Longbridge Lane, Longbridge, Birmingham, at around 10am this morning (Fri).” [Daily Star]

Witness: Multiple Police, Ambulances Responded. “A local reporter on the scene has said he can see seven police cars, five ambulance vehicles and several fire trucks. Two forensic officers have been seen going into Sainsbury’s and he has been told there were a group of casualties.” [Express]

Officials: Shoppers Had Breathing Problems. “West Midlands Ambulance has issued a statement saying seven people in Longbridge have been treated at the scene for ‘respiratory symptoms’. The full nature of the incident is not known but members of the public have said there is a big emergency response and people were cleared from other buildings in the area.” [Mirror]

Officials: Six Patients Being Treated. “The force said: “We are currently dealing with an incident at Sainsbury’s in Longbridge Lane, Longbridge. We were alerted at about 10am to reports that six people were suffering breathing problems. “Officers attended and the store has been evacuated and people are also being cleared from other buildings in the area. The six patients are being treated by paramedics at the scene.”” [Birmingham Mail]