M42 delays: Police shut Warwickshire motorway after serious collision - now reopened
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A motorway has been reopened by police after a serious collision.
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Hide AdThe M42 in Warwickshire was shut southbound between Junction 10 for Tamworth and Junction 9 for Curdworth after the crash, which happened at about midnight. Warwickshire Police are investigating, and National Highways traffic officers were also been called out. It was confirmed just after midday that the motorway is back open, and running normally.
A diversion was been set up, and drivers have been told to expect delays. Motorists have been told to follow the solid triangle symbol.
- Exit the M42 at J10 and take the A5 westbound Watling Street.
- Continue along the A5 westbound to its junction with the A452, Bonehill Road.
- Take the exit to the A453 southbound and continue to its junction with the A446, Bassetts Pole.
- Take the exit to the A446 eastbound and continue to the M42 J9 to re-join.
Further information is available from National Highways at www.trafficengland.com website, or by calling 0300 123 5000.
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