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Overturned van and trailer causes long delays on motorway

An overturned van and trailer has caused long delays on the M42 today.

By Lisa O'Brien
Published Aug 18, 2022
Last updated Aug 18, 2022

Two lanes have been closed on the southbound carriageway in Worcestershire between Junction 2, for Birmingham, and Junction 1, for Bromsgrove.

Emergency services were called to the scene this morning.

The incident is causing delays of 40 minutes, with 3.5 miles of congestion.

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