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M42 Severe Active

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The M42 northbound between junctions J3 and J3A

RoadM42

SeveritySevere

StatusActive

Started14:07, 12 Oct 2026

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14:07, 12 Oct · First report

The M42 northbound between junctions J3 and J3A

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