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M42 Crash: Van Slams Through Bridge Above Busy Motorway

Huffington Post UK  |  By Posted: Updated: 19/05/2012 10:12

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A van has crashed through a bridge above the M42 and landed on the motorway, hitting several other vehicles.

But police said that despite the van hitting a lorry, another van and a car, only one man was injured.

The man was taken to hospital by ambulance, police said.

The van smashed through the A452 bridge which crosses the M42 at junction 6 and 7 at around 1.45pm on Monday.

The motorway was shut after the crash, but the northbound lane is now open again, West Midlands police said.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area, as the southbound lane will only open at 8.00pm, transport authorities said.

The police said in a statement: "The Highways Agency is currently looking to put diversions in place but drivers are advised to avoid the area for the time being."
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leavingforperu
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11:49 PM on 03/19/2012
I have just seen the updated news.....the driver of a van has died....

condolences to his family.....
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sidmouth
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10:26 PM on 03/19/2012
were there no crash barriers on the bridge duh probably not
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smurfshane
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10:25 PM on 03/19/2012
Having been yards from this accident all i can say is " Hope the driver is recovering ok and thank god he was not killed " This accident was horrific for all those who witnessed it including those who were trapped for hours on the m42 today .
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leavingforperu
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11:43 PM on 03/19/2012
I feel for you, I use the M42 often, heading towards M40......

there for the grace of God went many.....

Hope you are feeling a little easier tonight.... though hard to get over I bet. ALSO the man who was injured....get well soon....
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ihatefrogs
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04:23 PM on 03/19/2012
now if the roadway was owned privatly this would not have happened TOSS
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shutupmoaning
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04:50 PM on 03/19/2012
no he would have been made to pay the toll
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gimmeanamethen
saying it like it is
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08:54 PM on 03/19/2012
and air tax for flying from one road to another.
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