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.
Fort Shopping Centre as it looked before Storm Barney
The Fort Shopping Centre in Birmingham is due to make an announcement later after a tower at the retail park toppled over during Storm Barney last night.
The highest gusts in the region were recorded at 62mph. No one was hurt when the structure came crashing down shortly after 9pm last night.
There is no word yet from the retail park on whether it will be open today.
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