A second victim has been claimed by Storm Darragh after a man was killed by a falling tree landing on his car.
Thousands of homes have been left without power following brutal 96mph gales.
West Midlands Police said they were called to Silver Birch Road, Erdington, just after 3pm today, following reports that a tree had fallen and hit a car as a result of the storm conditions.
Sgt Benjamin Parsons, of our Roads Policing Unit, said: ‘Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this time, and his next of kin have been informed.
‘A report will be passed onto the coroner. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have dashcam or mobile phone footage, is asked to please get in touch.’
The road remains closed at this time and drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, quoting log 2695 of 7 December.
A man has died after his car was hit by a falling tree during strong Storm Darragh
The crash occurred on Sutton Road in the Erdington area of Birmingham on Saturday afternoon
