M42 Closure Live as Northbound Carriageway Shut Due to Vehicle Fire
A vehicle fire has led to the closure of the M42 northbound near Redditch, causing delays for drivers.
M42, Redditch, Worcestershire, Vehicle Fire, Traffic Delays
Birmingham: So, there’s been a bit of a mess on the M42 this morning. A vehicle caught fire, and now the northbound side is closed near Redditch. It all kicked off just before 11 AM, and it’s causing some serious delays.
Drivers are being rerouted at Junction 2, which means they have to exit and then get back on the road. If you’re in the Worcestershire area, you might want to plan for some extra travel time today.
National Highways West Midlands is keeping everyone in the loop, advising folks to allow for longer journeys. They haven’t said when the road will be back open or if anyone got hurt in the fire, but they’re on it.
They even posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, to keep everyone updated. So, if you’re heading that way, just be patient and stay safe out there!