The M42 southbound is closed between J10 (Tamworth) and J9 (Curdworth).A stretch of the M42 is closed as emergency services respond to the scene of a crash. National Highways have warned the southbound carriageway of the motorway between Junction 10 (Tamworth) and Junction 9 (Curdworth) is closed and that Warwickshire Police are at the scene this morning (July 24). In a statement, shared online at around 5.40am, a spokesperson for National Highways said: “The M42 southbound is closed between J10 (Tamworth) and J9 (Curdworth) following a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a car.M42 | Google Maps“Emergency services, including Warwickshire Police, are at the scene. Police have requested the carriageway be closed while they deal with the incident and carry out their investigations.“Drivers should expect long delays on the approach to the closure and are advised to allow extra time for their journeys or consider alternative routes where possible.”Road users are advised to follow the Solid Triangle diversion symbol on road signs. The diversion route is as follows:Exit the M42 at J10 and take the A5 westbound Watling Street.Continue along the A5 westbound to its junction with the A452, Bonehill Road.Take the exit to the A453 southbound and continue to its junction with the A446, Bassetts Pole.Take the exit to the A446 eastbound and continue to the M42 J9 to re-join.Emergency services have been contacted for a comment.Continue Reading