A coach carrying Manchester City fans burst into flames on the M6 near junction three while en route to the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 PM, just ahead of the match kickoff time, leading to significant travel disruption for supporters.
Emergency services, including the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, quickly attended the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers or the driver, as all were safely evacuated before firefighters arrived.
The fire caused traffic to come to a standstill, with the M6 Toll being closed southbound between T4 (Weeford) and T2 (Coleshill) due to the incident. This closure added to the delays faced by fans trying to reach the stadium.
Ridley Coaches, the company operating the vehicle, confirmed the incident, stating, “We can confirm an incident occurred involving one of our coaches on the M6 Toll southbound earlier today.” They also reassured that “All passengers and the driver were safely evacuated with no injuries.”
In response to the disruption, passengers were transferred to replacement coaches to continue their journey to Wembley, ensuring they could still attend the highly anticipated match.
National Highways reported, “The M6 Toll in Warwickshire is closed southbound between T4 (Weeford) and T2 (Coleshill) due to a coach fire.” This closure is expected to impact traffic for some time as emergency services work to clear the scene.
As the situation develops, observers are monitoring the traffic conditions closely, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the cause of the fire.
