Disaster● LowOct 21 · Oct 21, 2026, 1:45 PM
M42 delays live after multi vehicle crash - Birmingham Live
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from birminghammail.co.uk · United Kingdom · Western Europe
There are significant live delays on the M42 motorway following a multi-vehicle crash, impacting traffic in the Birmingham area.
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