Video news bulletin: car crashes into pub and other updates

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By Richard Gullick
Published 8th Jun 2022, 17:24 BST

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Two women escape death after car crashes into Birmingham pub

Two women had a lucky escape after their car lost control and ploughed through the side of a pub in Bordesley Green on Tuesday. The red Fiat 500 hit a lamppost before careering into the wall of Shannon’s at around 1am. The two female occupants were left with only minor injuries.

Two women had a miracle escape after suffering just minor injuries when their car lost control and ploughed through the side of Shannon’s pub in Bordesley GreenTwo women had a miracle escape after suffering just minor injuries when their car lost control and ploughed through the side of Shannon’s pub in Bordesley Green
Two women had a miracle escape after suffering just minor injuries when their car lost control and ploughed through the side of Shannon’s pub in Bordesley Green

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West Midlands Railway and other local train companies set to join strike

Train strikes are set to take place across the country later this month. The RMT have announced that the 21st, 23rd and 25th of June will see disruption to routes across the UK. All major rail services in the region will be affected by the strike, taking place to demand higher wages, job security and an end to compulsory redundancies.

Three days of nationwide strike action by the RMT rail union could impact travel plansThree days of nationwide strike action by the RMT rail union could impact travel plans
Three days of nationwide strike action by the RMT rail union could impact travel plans

Trams returning to the city centre Thursday

The Metro tram service is set to partially resume on Thursday between Wolverhampton and Bull Street following successful testing. The service was due to return at the end of May but was delayed. The trams are set to run every 12-15 minutes throughout the day.

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