Round the corner from where I live.
Photo left: Iceland, Institute RoadI went for a walk from Kings Heath to Moseley to check out the scene and take some photos. Many trees damaged and some buildings affected, some people injured, cars picked up and dropped, roofs ripped from buildings. The traffic diversions caused much delay to the rush hour commuters, a bonanza for tradesmen doing repairs. Very warm now, it was cold before the tornado.
Photo above: corner of Vicarage Road and High Street, Kings Heath. Many trees in churchyard uprooted and damaged. High Street closed north to York Road.
Indymedia Birmingham, UK reports in article - Tornado whips up storm of local criticism the worst damage in the residential area of Balsall Heath, many homes were destroyed and families had to sleep in temporary accomodation.> Indymedia Birmingham, UK - Homepage
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