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Major Motorway to Be Closed for 'Several Hours' Due to Incident
National Highways said the closure will last several hours as police investigate and clean-up crews respond, while traffic caught inside is released.
- Following a Police Led Incident shortly before 10:20pm on Thursday, Worcestershire Police and National Highways closed the M42 in both directions between J3 and J2 in Worcestershire.
- The Southbound remains closed as Police investigations continue throughout the night, though the Northbound has partially reopened with lane 3 of 3 still closed.
- A National Highways spokesperson confirmed a "prolonged" closure, stating "Police investigations are now underway and will continue throughout the night." The closure is expected to last several hours.
- National Highways released all trapped Traffic from the closure, directing motorists to use the Diversion route via the A435 and A441 to avoid extended delays.
- Cleanup crews are en route to the scene, National Highways confirmed, as authorities work to clear the area and reopen the Southbound carriageway.
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