Two cars and an HGV collided on the M42 near Birmingham Airport. Traffic delays ensued, but no injuries were reported.
The crash involved a car flipped on its roof. Fire crews worked to move the wrecked car. West Midlands Fire Service got the call at 10:46 am. Two fire engines came from Sheldon and Bickenhill.
There were two cars and one HGV involved. Everyone got out of the vehicles okay. One car on its roof needed recovery. This happened in the middle lane. Thankfully, no one reported any injuries.
Traffic stopped on the M42 after the mishap. The location was between the airport and Solihull. Traffic officers and firefighters arrived fast. There were 30-minute delays and four miles of congestion.
The ambulance service first responded to the crash, but they canceled their response midway because they did not need their assistance on scene. Police officers did not go to the incident.
Traffic stopped during the car removal process, causing a four-mile traffic backup. National Highways reported the road reopened at noon. Everything is flowing normally now.