M42 traffic: Drivers face 'severe' delays as 'substantial fuel spillage' causes rush hour chaos

Drivers are facing long delays on the M42 this morning following an accident, with specialist teams on the scene.The M42 in the West Midlands is closed northbound between J3A (M40) and J4 (Solihull) due to a collision.National Highways issued the warning, saying that a "substantial fuel spillage" across the carriageway was impacting traffic.Traffic officers from the transport organisation are on the scene assisting with the management of vehicles caught up in the incident. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say It confirmed that traffic caught within the closure has now been released, although long delays remain on the road.A hydro blaster has arrived at the scene on the M42, and service providers are in the process of assessing the...

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