Traffic on the M42 northbound near Tamworth was temporarily brought to a standstill following a collision between two cars.
The incident occurred between Junction 10 and Junction 11, a stretch of the motorway connecting the Tamworth area with the A42 toward the north. Traffic monitoring reports confirmed that vehicles were being held while emergency and traffic crews responded to the collision.
The crash caused disruption for motorists travelling northbound, with drivers advised to expect delays while the incident was being dealt with.
At the time of the initial report, details about injuries, the condition of those involved and the circumstances leading to the collision had not been publicly confirmed.
The latest update from National Highways West Midlands indicated that the incident was later cleared, allowing traffic between J10 and J11 to resume.
The M42 is an important route through the Midlands, passing Birmingham, the National Exhibition Centre and Tamworth before continuing toward the A42.
Motorists using the route should continue to drive carefully and remain alert for any residual congestion following the collision.
Further information about the crash, including whether anyone was injured, will depend on updates from emergency services and other authorities.