Man City Fan Coach En Route to Wembley Catches Fire
A coach carrying supporters burst into flames on the M6 Toll in the West Midlands on March 22. Thick smoke forced a lengthy closure of the motorway near junction three.
The vehicle was reported to be a Man City fan coach heading to the EFL Cup final at Wembley. Supporters were travelling to the League Cup match between Manchester City and Arsenal.
Emergency response and road closures
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service dispatched appliances to the scene. Crews worked between junctions T3 and T2.
National Highways confirmed a southbound closure between T4 at Weeford and T2 at Coleshill. One lane was later reopened to allow traffic through as teams cleared the area.
Casualties and disruption
There were no reported injuries. Emergency services accounted for all passengers and drivers on board.
Delays and long tailbacks were reported. Traffic continued to queue after the carriageway reopened during the clear-up operation.
Operator statement
Ridleys Coaches Limited said it was aware of the incident involving one of its vehicles on the M6 Toll. The company confirmed all people on board were safe and that it had activated its emergency procedures.
Ridleys thanked the fire service for their response. The operator asked the public not to speculate and promised a full statement next week.
Eyewitness reports
- Passengers and motorists posted updates on social media about the coach fire.
- Messages warned those en route to Wembley of significant delays on the M6 Toll.
Filmogaz.com will follow this story as further details emerge. Fans travelling to Wembley should allow extra time and check for travel updates.
