Long delays for motorists after M42 crash

Motorists face delays of 70 minutes after a crash temporarily closed a section of the M42 during the Monday morning rush hour.

The collision occurred on the M42 southbound between junction 10 for Tamworth and junction 9 for Curdworth in Warwickshire.

National Highways announced the closure at around 07:20 BST, later confirming all lanes had reopened at 08:30.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called at 06:39 and assessed a woman who was the driver of a car. She was discharged at the scene.

Recovery has now been completed, but National Highways warned there were seven miles of congestion on approach.

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