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NHS Critical Incident: Birmingham Hospitals Overwhelmed

The NHS has declared a critical incident across Birmingham and Solihull as unprecedented demand pushes two major hospitals to breaking point, with patients facing 'extremely long waits' and ambulances queuing outside.

M6 lorry spillage causes major Birmingham delays

A major incident on the M6 southbound near Birmingham saw significant delays after a bin lorry lost part of its load, causing lane closures and traffic chaos during Monday morning rush hour.

M40 Crash: Four Hospitalised After Serious Collision

Emergency services rushed to the M40 in Oxfordshire after a multi-vehicle collision left four people requiring hospital treatment and caused extensive traffic delays during Friday evening rush hour.

M6 lanes closed after serious crash causes major delays

Severe disruption on the M6 in the Midlands following a serious collision between junctions 12 and 13, with emergency services on scene and motorists facing lengthy delays during Thursday morning rush hour.

M6 Chaos: 90-min delays as motorway remains shut

Severe disruption hits the M6 in Staffordshire as emergency repairs force complete closure of southbound carriageway between J14 and J13, causing massive tailbacks and 90-minute delays for Thursday morning commuters.

M5 delays continue until 2025 as works extended

Drivers using the M5 between Bromsgrove and Oldbury face at least another year of disruption as National Highways confirms smart motorway conversion works will continue until spring 2025, causing significant delays and lane closures.

Midlands Metro extension delayed until late 2025

Frustration mounts as the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension encounters significant setbacks, pushing completion to late 2025 and raising concerns about escalating costs and traffic disruption.

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