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M42 Severe Cleared

M42 southbound between J11 and J10 | Southbound | Accident

16 Feb 2026, 13:14 Duration: 30 min 72 views

Incident Details

Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J11 and J10 .
Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 February 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 February 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

M42
Severe
Cleared
13:14, 16 Feb 2026
13:45, 16 Feb 2026
30 min
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