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🕐 Last verified 24 Mar, 14:54

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA42
DirectionNorthbound
RegionNorthbound
Category (NH)Crash
ReportedTue 24 Mar, 14:54
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather🌦️ Light drizzle
ReferenceREF-25590485
Views104

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A42 northbound between J12 and J13 | Northbound | Accident

Location : The A42 northbound between junctions J12 and J13 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:45 and 17:00 on 24 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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Is the A42 closed?

Not fully. There were lane closures on the A42 northbound J12 to J13 at 16:35 UK time on Tue 3 Nov 2026. See the A42 right now.

What happened on the A42 on 24 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A42 northbound J12 to J13 in Northbound, reported at 14:54 UK time on Tue 24 Mar. Lane closures. Still live.

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