Motorists are facing delays on the M42 southbound following a traffic collision between junctions 4 and 5.

The road was initially blocked following the incident, with delays of 31 minutes and four miles of congestion reported on the approach.

An update confirmed that lanes one and two had reopened, allowing traffic to pass the scene.

However, lanes three and four remain closed while vehicle recovery takes place.

Delays have since increased to 38 minutes, with five miles of congestion reported.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

UPDATE

All lanes have reopened on the M42 southbound following a collision between junction five for Solihull and junction four for Shirley.

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Despite the reopening, motorists are still facing delays of around 30 minutes, with five miles of congestion on the approach.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.