B&M evacuated after chemical incident at Birchley Island Retail Park with two treated by paramedics

A B&M garden centre has been evacuated this morning after a chemical incident sparked an emergency services response.

Customers shopping at the store at Birchley Island Retail Park, Oldbury, have been forced to leave after incorrect chemicals were mixed together.

West Midlands Fire Service rushed to scene this morning where green smoke started to form.

It is not currently clear what chemicals are involved.

Specialist teams are also in attendance to help solve the issue.

It’s understood two people are being treated by paramedics for breathing difficulties.