A pensioner is in a life-threatening condition after an incident at a supermarket.

Paramedics were called to Morrisons in Totton this morning following a medical incident.

A man in his 70s was taken to Southampton General Hospital in a life-threatening condition.

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The incident prompted a large emergency response, with crews from South Central Ambulance Service joined by police officers and the air ambulance.

A spokesperson from Hampshire and isle of Wight Air Ambulance said: “The air ambulance, carrying a doctor and specialist paramedic, was dispatched to an incident in Southampton on Wednesday.

“Following treatment on scene, a patient was taken to hospital for further treatment via road ambulance with the air ambulance team travelling with the patient.”