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Storm Darragh: Barriers deployed as West Midlands braces for flooding

The heavy winds brought down hundreds of trees across the region over the weekend, leading to widespread travel disruption.

A driver was killed on Saturday after a tree collapsed on to his car as he drove along Sutton Road in Erdington, Birmingham, at about 15:00 GMT.

Another man was seriously injured when he was struck by a tree while he walked with a woman and a child in a pram in Leamington Spa on Saturday.

About 7,000 homes and businesses remained without power in the region on Monday morning.

Astley CE Primary School in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, announced it would not open as its power was not due to be restored until 14:00 GMT.

However, Shrub Hill train station has reopened after storm damage caused it to close for most of Sunday.

The defences in Coleham Head, in Shrewsbury, also mean Longden Road, Hereford Road and Belle Vue Road are closed.

Frankwell and St Julians car parks remain closed, with the Severn expected to peak at the Welsh Bridge at Monday lunchtime.


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