Coach on fire stops M6 traffic ahead of Carabao Cup final at Wembley

A coach thought to be carrying fans for a cup final match between Arsenal and Manchester City has burst into flames on the M6 Toll road.

The vehicle, which was reportedly on its way to Wembley for the Carabao Cup final, has stopped traffic near Coleshill Parkway in Birmingham.

Manchester City fans were making their way to the capital in time for the match due to start at 4.30pm.

Pictures showed the rear of the coach operated by Ridleys engulfed in flames on the Midland Expressway.

Dozens of passengers were shown standing on the banking to the side of the motorway watching as emergency services tackled the huge blaze.

National Highways confirmed that the traffic was suspended on part of the southbound carriageway of the toll road.

It said in a post on X: ‘The #M6Toll in #Warwickshire is closed southbound between T4 (#Weeford) and T2 (#Coleshill) due to a coach fire.

‘Emergency services are in attendance. More information to follow shortly. Thank you for your patience.’

Metro has contacted Ridleys Coaches for comment.

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