Traffic Alert: Motorway closed to enable recovery of lorry crash

The lorry needing recovery (Highways England)

Drivers have been warned of long delays to the M42 following a serious collision involving a lorry that needs special recovery.

The incident has closed the northbound section of the motorway at Junction 3a – the connection with the M40 – and Highways England has said it does not expect the scene to clear until 8pm.

Drivers have been advised to plan ahead and to seek alternative routes if possible.

A diversion has been put in place via the M40 south to Junction 15 but there are reports of major delays in the area.

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