M42 delays after multi-vehicle collision as drivers warned to ‘plan ahead’

The crash happened on the southbound carriageway between junction 10 for Tamworth and junction 9 for Curdworth, just before 4.30pm, on Sunday, April 13

17:18, 13 Apr 2025

Drivers are being warned to 'plan ahead' after a multi-vehicle collision on the M42.

The crash happened on the southbound carriageway between junction 10 for Tamworth[1] and junction 9 for Curdworth, just before 4.30pm, today, Sunday, April 13.

One lane is closed causing delays of more than 30 minutes.

It is not yet clear on the nature of any injuries.

Emergency services are at the scene.

Motorway cameras show the traffic backing up.

National Highways: West Midlands posted on X: "There are delays in excess of 30 minutes on the #M42 southbound between J10 #Tamworth[5] and J9 #Curdworth / #M6Toll @M6tollRoad.

"Lane 2 (of 2) is closed due to a multi-vehicle collision.

"@warkspolice & NH #TrafficOfficers are in attendance.

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"Please plan ahead."

Traffic data monitor Inrix said: "One lane closed and queueing traffic due to multi-vehicle accident on M42 Southbound from J10 A5 Watling Street (Tamworth) to J9 A4097 Kingsbury Road (Curdworth/Coleshill)."

References

1. ^ Tamworth (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
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4. ^ Woman hit by van in chase remains critical as incident referred to police watchdog (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
5. ^ Tamworth (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
6. ^ BirminghamLive WhatsApp (chat.whatsapp.com)