21:35 Darren Campbell

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Looks like traffic is finally starting to ease around Birmingham after the massive jams caused by the closure of the Aston Expressway today.

Delays on the A34, A38, A41, A45, A47, A4040 and A4540 all appear to have cleared.

The following routes are still shut this evening and look set to remain so for the rest of the night:

M6 both directions J6 - Entry and exit slip roads for the Aston Expressway closed, though slip roads to the Salford Circus roundabout have reopened. Traffic appears to be coping on the main carriageway itself.

A38M Aston Expressway, both directions, Birmingham - Closed in both directions between Dartmouth Circus and Spaghetti Junction. Police have warned the road could stay closed until tomorrow morning.

A5127 Lichfield Road, both directions, Aston - Closed both ways between Grosvenor Road and Cuckoo Road.

Priory Road, both directions, Aston - Closed both ways at Aston Hall Road. A cordon is also in place nearby around Aston Hall Road, Sutherland Street and Waterworks Street.

National Express say buses X3, X4, X5 & X14 from the city are diverted until further notice via: Lichfield Road, Lynton Road, Thimble Mill Lane, Long Acre, Cuckoo Road & Lichfield Road.

Buses X3, X4, X5 & X14 to the city are diverted until further notice via: Lichfield Road, Cuckoo Road, Long Acre Road, Thimble Mill Lane, Lyton Road & Lichfield Road.

London Midland rail services on the Cross City North line are also suspended for the rest of the day, with replacement bus services in operation and tickets being accepted on local buses and CrossCountry services.

Cross City South lines towards Longbridge and Redditch are not affected by the incident.