Delays on M42 in Warwickshire after crash

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Traffic was queuing on the M42 for hours

Motorists faced long delays due to a collision on the M42 in Warwickshire involving two lorries and a car.

One of the lorry drivers was taken to hospital following the crash, which was on the northbound carriageway near junction six for Birmingham Airport.

Traffic tailed back seven miles (11km) to the turn-off for Solihull and Knowle, Highways England said.

At 20:15 BST, Highways England said all lanes had reopened but warned there were still some delays in the area.

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