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Emergency M42 motorway works causing rush hour delays after lorry crash

Two lanes were closed in both direction on the M42 due to a collision involving a lorry.

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Image shows lorry collision with central reservation barrier on the M42

Recovery and emergency barrier repairs were completed after a lorry collided with the central reservation barrier between Junction 2 and Junction 1 for Birmingham and Bromsgrove.

As of 7am, there was a 45 minute delay northbound with three miles of congestion.

The collision has now been cleared and the route is open.