Motorway crash causes 70-minute delays in West Midlands

All lanes are open, though there are delays of up to 70-minutes.

Motorists are facing 70-minute delays on the M42 Southbound between Junction 10 (Tamworth) and Junction 9 (Curdworth) due to a crash earlier.

All lanes are open following the crash, though motorists have been warned of “residual” delays.

Motorists have been updated that there are delays of 70 minutes and seven miles of congestion on approach.

National Highways West Midlands has said that this is due to a “collision” earlier.

Emergency services have been contacted.

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