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Motorcyclist dies after crashing with car

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A man has died following a collision between a car and a motorcyclist. West Midlands Ambulance Service attended a call to the A444 in Nuneaton, just after 7.35pm on Tuesday. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:

“Crews arrived to find two patients, a man from the motorbike and a woman from the car.The man was found to be in cardiac arrest. Unfortunately it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene. The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was treated for a leg injury and a minor cut to the head. She was then transported to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further assessment.”

– West Midlands Ambulance Service.

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Trampoline blown onto train power cables as strong winds sweep region

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Train services have been affected between Nuneaton and Atherstone this afternoon after a trampoline blew on to the rail line power cables following strong winds.

There was also disruption to the road network due to fallen trees, the A6 was blocked due to a fallen tree at Vernon Green.

Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes and the disruption on the line is expected to last until 1.30pm.

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TRAINS: LONDON MIDLAND - COVENTRY - NUNEATON

Replacement bus services are running between Coventry and Nuneaton due to a faulty train.

London Midland services are currently unable to run on the line between the stations.

Disruption is expected to continue this morning until 8:15am.

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TRAINS: LONDON MIDLAND SERVICES DELAYED DUE TO TRESPASSER

TRAINS: LONDON MIDLAND SERVICES DELAYED DUE TO TRESPASSER Credit: PA

There are delays of up to one hour on London Midland trains between Tamworth and Nuneaton due to a trespasser at Atherstone.

It is also affecting Virgin West Coast trains.

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