M42 lorry crash near BHX live as air ambulance at scene with drivers stuck in gridlock

An air ambulance is at the scene of a serious crash near Birmingham Airport.^[1] The collision involving a HGV and a van happened on the M42^[2] northbound, near J6, this afternoon, July 25.

Drivers are currently stuck in huge traffic^[3] delays after emergency services closed the major motorway between J6 and J7. National Highways West Midlands tweeted: “The M42 is now closed northbound, between J6 and J7, near BHX.

“This is due to a multi vehicle collision involving a Heavy Goods Vehicle and a van. Emergency services including Air Ambulance continue to work at scene.”

We have contacted West Midlands Ambulance Service for comment.

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References

1. ^{^} Birmingham Airport. (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
2. ^{^} M42 (%20https)
3. ^{^} traffic (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
4. ^{^} Birmingham City Council vow to end equal pay crisis despite union strike fear (www.birminghammail.co.uk)