Bodies of five African workers remain trapped after 15ft high concrete wall holding back tonnes of scrap metal collapsed and crushed them to death at a recycling plant

The men, who were Spanish citizens originating from Gambia, were working at the site when the structure gave way at Hawkeswood Metal, in the Nechells area of Birmingham, at 8.45am. Paramedics desperately tried to free the men, including one who had suffered a heart attack, but all were confirmed dead at the scene. Another man has been taken to nearby Heartlands Hospital with serious leg injuries. An investigation into what happened is now underway. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been notified and are assisting officers at the scene.