A Manchester City fans’ coach heading to the Carabao Cup final at Wembley suddenly erupted in flames on the M6 Toll in Warwickshire. The blaze struck as supporters journeyed to the high-stakes showdown against Arsenal.
No Injuries as Blaze Hits City Fans’ Coach
Thankfully, all passengers and the driver escaped unharmed before firefighters tackled the blaze. No injuries were reported, much to everyone’s relief.
Fans Back on the Road — Match Still On
Despite the shocking fire, fans were quickly transferred to replacement coaches. Their Wembley dream was back on track, ensuring they wouldn’t miss a second of the intense final.
Ridley Coaches Responds to Dramatic Incident
“We can confirm an incident occurred involving one of our coaches on the M6 Toll southbound earlier today. All passengers and the driver were safely evacuated with no injuries.
We are grateful to the emergency services for their swift response. The coach was carrying fans to the Carabao Cup final, and the passengers are all safely on replacement coaches to the stadium. We are working with authorities to understand the circumstances and will provide further updates as appropriate.”
M6 Toll Still Partly Closed After Fire
Highways officials say the southbound lanes between junctions T4 (Weeford) and T2 (Coleshill) remain closed. Recovery and clean-up efforts are ongoing, causing delays for commuters.
