Birmingham Airport's runway has reopened after a small aircraft made an emergency landing earlier today. Birmingham Airport has reopened after this afternoon's emergency landing of a small plane caused the airport's only runway to close for several hours.

Drivers are stuck in major traffic delays on the M6 northbound after a multi-vehicle crash near Birmingham Airport. One lane is currently closed between J4 and J4A of the northbound carriageway following the collision. Motorists are stuck in 30-minute delays and four miles of congestion.

Birmingham Airport reopened its only runway on Wednesday, more than six hours after a small aircraft made an emergency landing due to landing gear failure, leaving one person with minor injuries.