Coach Fire M6 Disrupts Travel for Manchester City Fans

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.

Emergency services, including the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, responded promptly to the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers or the driver, as they were evacuated before firefighters arrived.

The fire led to significant traffic disruptions, bringing the M6 Toll to a standstill. The southbound route was closed between T4 (Weeford) and T2 (Coleshill) due to the incident, affecting many fans traveling to the final.

Ridley Coaches, the operator of the affected 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.”

Passengers were transferred to replacement coaches to continue their journey to Wembley, minimizing the impact of the fire on their plans to attend the match.

National Highways announced the closure, stating, “The M6 Toll in Warwickshire is closed southbound between T4 (Weeford) and T2 (Coleshill) due to a coach fire.” This closure is expected to cause further delays as emergency services work to clear the scene.

As the situation develops, officials are monitoring the traffic conditions closely and will provide updates as necessary. Observers expect that the road will be reopened once the fire is fully extinguished and the area is deemed safe.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the cause of the fire, and investigations may follow to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.