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Manchester City fans hit by coach blaze on M6
A coach fire on the M6 Toll caused major delays for Manchester City fans traveling to the League Cup final; all passengers were safely evacuated, officials said.
- On March 22, 2026, a coach carrying Manchester City supporters burst into flames on the M6 Toll near junction three, forcing closure of a large section of the motorway.
- Ahead of the final, supporters travelling from the north over 150 miles increased the scale of disruption on the M6 Toll, which is popular for travel to Wembley.
- Emergency services confirmed passengers and driver were evacuated with no serious injuries, and Ridleys Coaches moved them onto replacement coaches after the fire severely damaged the vehicle.
- The M6 Toll is closed southbound between junctions two and three, leaving traffic at a standstill and queues building on the A38 and surrounding roads; National Highways hopes to open one lane soon and has released traffic caught within the closure.
- Ridleys Coaches said it is working with authorities to understand the fire, while supporters called for a delayed kick-off as a separate crash on the M1 added to travel disruption.
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Man City Bus Burns Out in Middle of Road... Flames Engulf Fans on League Cup Final, All Survived Without Injury OSEN = Reporter Jeong Seung-woo An unexpected accident occurred on the way to the final. A bus carrying Manchester City fans was engulfed in flames, temporarily paralyzing traffic. The UK's The Sun
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