Broken-down lorry causes traffic delays on Birmingham's Aston Expressway

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A broken-down lorry has blocked a lane on Birmingham's Aston Expressway resulting in traffic delays.

The vehicle was reported stranded in the left-hand carriageway heading toward Spaghetti Junction at Gravelly Hill in Birmingham. Motorists are being warned to expect delays.

Traffic website West Midlands Roads said on X: "Aston Expressway outbound Aston - stranded lorry. Left lane blocked. Due to morning peak tidal flow, only one lane is in use out of the city because of the stranded lorry. Expect delays." 

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