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Storm Barney hits the Midlands: Tower blown over in Birmingham

The tower at the Fort Shopping Centre in Birmingham has blown over into the car park as wind speeds in excess of 50 and 60mph hit the region.

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Fort Shopping Park still open after tower collapse

The sign crashed down into the empty car park during the heavy gales last night. Credit: Twitter: @andrew_buck

The Fort Shopping Park in Birmingham has confirmed the retail park is open today despite a tower in its car park collapsing during heavy gales last night.

In a statement on its website this morning a spokesperson said:

The force of Storm Barney unfortunately brought down The Fort Shopping Park Tower last night however, we can confirm nobody was close by or injured and there was also no damage to any vehicles.

The park remains open and all retailers will be trading as normal with vehicles being directed into the underground car park which houses 700 spaces.

The area has been secured to enable the Tower to be dismantled and removed today.

The Fort Tower stood at approximately 150ft and has been a visual reference point for the out of city shopping park since opening in 1996. It is the first time it has ever suffered any structural damage.

We will be sure to update everyone through our social media channels.

– The Fort Shopping Centre
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