Paramedics called and office evacuated as nine staff report 'nausea and breathing difficulties'

Two fire and rescue crews were called to The Parks Haydock following the report just after at 10.10am.

Paramedics attended to casualties, three of which were taken to Whiston hospital with flu-like symptoms as a precautionary measure.

Two others also took themselves at Whiston hospital.

Checks of the building have been carried out which have raised no concerns and the incident has been stood down

There is no evidence of a chemical spill.

UPDATE: Incident in Newton-le-Willows has been stood down. Following an area & building checks at #TheParks by @MerseyFire & engineers this PM, the cordon has been removed & 3 people have been taken to Whiston hospital following breathing difficulties. https://t.co/ZeeOJZgafP

— Merseyside Police (@MerseyPolice) February 21, 2018