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Multi-vehicle collision causes weekend chaos on motorway

Drivers were warned on Sunday of at least 30 minute delays following a multi-vehicle collision.

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Two lanes of four were initially closed following the multi vehicle collision

Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a major crash on the M42 southbound between Junction 5 for Solihull and Junction 4 for Shirley.

On arrival, emergency services discovered a number of vehicles involved in a collision, with road policing units quickly closing two lanes of the four-lane motorway.

There were no injuries, but the crash caused long delays of least 30 minutes and three miles of congestion.

All lanes eventually reopened on the southbound carriageway at around 1.30pm.