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Shoppers inside an Aldi have mobbed a new delivery of toilet paper.

Panicked customers of the West Footscray store clamber over each other as they try to get their hands on the blocks of paper.

Video taken from inside the store show wild scenes of desperation, people screaming to the security guard to hand them their one allowed packet.

The video begins with a large crowd lined up out the front of the closed store.

Once the roller doors open, the shoppers rush in and straight to the toilet paper delivery.

Shoppers plead with staff for access to a new delivery of toilet paper in West Footscray, Victoria. Credit: 7NEWS

The staff haven’t had a chance to unpack it from the slab it was delivered in.

People reach over each other, arms outstretched, desperate for a block.

Aldi staff hurl blocks of toilet paper into the air. Credit: 7NEWS

These scenes are not unique to Aldi, or Melbourne.

Saturday morning shoppers have reported similar situations at some Woolworths stores.

On social media, customers shared unbelievable photos of packed stores, full trolleys and unprecedented checkout queues - with one shopper claiming that lines stretched 50 metres.

Shoppers rush the entrance to Aldi in West Footscray the second the doors are open. Credit: 7NEWS

Others have suggested that dire developments in the last 24 hours - where major sporting events, attractions and popular events were closed to the public - has prompted the influx of shoppers.

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Says one shopper on Twitter: ‘Today is the day people really started to panic. Woolies is absolutely packed. Shelves are empty in some aisles and it’s still early morning. People are pushing two completely full trolleys.’

Added another: ‘Going by the length of lines in Woolies this morning, the news from yesterday has marked a distinct change.’

50-metre lines at Woolworths as coronavirus shopping panic escalates Credit: Twitter

New photos revealed just how packed some stores were, prompting disbelief from many shoppers.

‘If you are thinking of heading to Woolies in Hornsby this morning, abort! Abort! It’s freaking crazy. Only 8.30am and the queues for checkouts are insane,’ said one.

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Added another: ‘I’m a Woolies in a 50-metre queue at the checkout. What is actually happening?’

Said one more: ‘They’re banning gatherings of over 500 people. I’ve got that many in my checkout queue at Woolies!’

50-metre lines at Woolworths as coronavirus shopping panic escalates Credit: Twitter

Said one more: ‘I’m in Woolworths - one woman has four trolleys. Coronavirus panic is definitely here.’

Just days ago, Woolworths announced new limits on some items as well as changes to their refund policy - calling on people to only buy what they need.

Says a spokesperson: ‘Woolworths has introduced quantity limits on tissues, paper towel, serviettes and wipes in addition to its existing limits on toilet paper, hand sanitiser and bulk packs of rice.

‘The move will help Woolworths meet the needs of as many of its customers as possible in the face of unprecedented demand for certain products.

‘Woolworths encourages customers to continue purchasing only what they need.’