UPDATE: Lanes reopen on M42 after lorry fire

By James Smith 3rd Oct 2024

Local News by James Smith 3rd Oct 2024

Lanes are open again on the M42 near its junction with the M40 (image via SWNS)

All lanes of the M42 southbound have now reopened following a lorry fire.

Two lanes were closed earlier this afternoon between junction four (Dorridge) and junction 3A (M40) following the incident.

Queues of 35 minutes were reported.

But an update from National Highways said: "Traffic is now running smoothly through the area."

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