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UPDATE: Queues clear after M42 crash

Local News by James Smith 22nd Jul 2024  
Two of three lanes of the M42 were closed near Birmingham Airport (image via SWNS)
Two of three lanes of the M42 were closed near Birmingham Airport (image via SWNS)
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All lanes are now open again and the congestion cleared following a crash on the M42.

Two lanes of the northbound carriageway were closed this afternoon following a collision between a car and a lorry.

There were 45 minute delays and five miles of congestion.

But now National Highways said all lanes have re-opened.

"Thank you for your patience, please have a safe onward journey," the update said

     

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