THIS is the frightening moment fireworks are set off to mark the start of an illegal street race. Multiple cars were spotted gearing up to participate in a illegal race along public roads in Birmingham after the explosion. 7 A race in Fort Parkway, Erdington, was initiated by a series of fireworks Credit: West Midlands Police 7 Dozens of cars set off into the busy main road Credit: West Midlands Police 7 West Midlands Police caught two people starting a race at a traffic light Credit: West Midlands Police 7 A car was caught doing on helicopter footage by an infrared camera Credit: West Midlands Police The video catches the start of a street race which was signalled by a red fireworks followed by a cluster of cars turning into a busy main road.
In the next clip another race is started using traffic lights, with two people at the red light with their hands out at. As the video finishes, helicopter footage is shown of a car doing stunts, spinning in circles, caught with an infrared camera. It follows the car as it travels along the dark roads, keeping the vehicle within the yellow focus marks.
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