THERE is heavy traffic building on the M42 southbound between Redditch and Bromsgrove due to a vehicle fire.

The incident has taken place between J2 A441 (Alvechurch/Redditch) and J1 A38/BB4096 (Bromsgrove) this morning (Thursday, May 10).

Lane one of three was closed as a result but all lanes re-opened within the hour.