M42 northbound blocked due to Staffordshire collision

Traffic is passing the scene via the hard shoulder.

M42 northbound blocked due to Staffordshire collision with two lanes blocked.

The incident has taken place on the M42 northbound between J10 and J11 near Tamworth due to a collision.

Both lanes are closed meaning traffic is passing the scene via the hard shoulder.

There are delays of 30 minutes and 5 miles of congestion.

A spokesperson for West Midlands highways said: “Please allow extra travel time.”

For more updates visit their website.

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