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.
Latest pictures from the scene of Fort tower collapse
These are the latest pictures from the Fort Shopping Park in Birmingham showing the damage caused after a tower was blown down in strong gales last night.
The sign, which is tall enough so it can be seen by vehicles travelling along the elevated section of the M6, came down in winds of up to 70mph last night as Storm Barney swept across the region.
The retail park is open today but the overground car park is closed.
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