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Motorway delays in West Midlands as road blocked due to car fire
By Emma Walker
Published 7th Sep 2026, 14:21 BST
Updated 7th Sep 2026, 15:18 BST
The road is blocked northbound
Major disruption has been reported on the M42 near Solihull due to a car fire following a multiple-vehicle crash.
West Midlands Roads has reported the incident as of 2:15pm on Monday.
The road is blocked northbound between Junction 5 and Junction 6.
Motorists have been told to expect delays.
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