The M6 had to be closed as a Man City fan coach bursts into flames on the way to Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
A coach, carrying Manchester City supporters, came to stop on the M6 Toll near Junction 3 in the West Midlands, with the vehicle engulfed in bright orange flames on the roadside, with fire coming from the windshield.
Manchester Evening News (MEN) reports it remains unclear if any injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue service rushed to the scene and are working to bring the blaze under control.
WARNING TO MAN CITY FANS ⚠️🩵⚪️ AVOID M6 TOLL COACH FIRE pic.twitter.com/gFvQ3sR7HE
— finlay (@dunbar71141) March 22, 2026
Sharing via a friend on the way to Wembley…..
Man City fan coach on way to Wembley on fire on M6 just after the toll so we are at a stand still. Hope everyone is ok 🩵🤞🙏#MCFC @ManCity pic.twitter.com/EJ1o36vUCs— Al Perkins 🇪🇦 ⚽️ (@BigAl_1424) March 22, 2026
Man City Fan coach on fire – M6 TOLL pic.twitter.com/u1PxyjT6yz
— Noah LH (@noahlh16) March 22, 2026
@ManCity @MENnewsdesk FIRE ON M6 TOLL ROAD pic.twitter.com/p5eBiY8Cr9
— finlay (@dunbar71141) March 22, 2026
National Highways said: “The M6 Toll in Warwickshire is closed southbound between T4 (Weeford) and T2 (Coleshill) due to a coach fire.
“Emergency services including Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance.
“National Highways Traffic Officers are also providing assistance with traffic management on scene.”
The agency said diversions had been put in place and advised drivers to to consider taking an alternate route.
Time To Clear: The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 22 March 2026
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 22 March 2026
Lanes Closed : Lane 1 Closed , Lane 2 Closed, Lane 3 Closed
Queues continued to build on the A38 and nearby roads, with delays on London Road and Lichfield Road, near Bassetts Pole. The M6 Toll remained closed southbound between junctions two and three. Traffic started to move again by 1:20pm.
Just a coach over heating, they hope to be on the way once its cooled down pic.twitter.com/8yTUFtAoVW
— Andy Magee (@magsy2609) March 22, 2026
Bus fire on the M6 toll as well. My mate is behind it and the whole road is stood still. People playing padel on the motorway.
— Goater’s Motors (@goatersmotors) March 22, 2026
National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) updated just after 1pm: “The #M6Toll in #Warwickshire remains closed southbound between T4 (#Weeford) and T2 (#Coleshill).
“We are hoping to be able to get lane 3 open to allow traffic caught within the closure to pass the scene.”
One witness said to Manchester Evening News that passengers had been evacuated before being left waiting on the grass verge, watching the dramatic scenes.
She said: “I wanted to report an incident currently unfolding on the M6 involving a coach carrying Manchester City fans travelling to Wembley.
“The coach has caught fire and is now severely damaged, with large plumes of smoke visible.
“Emergency services are on scene, and parts of the motorway appear to be closed, causing significant delays.
“Passengers have been evacuated and are currently waiting on the grass verge.
“No serious injuries have been reported so far.”
Current situation pic.twitter.com/r1SfNayDQG
— Paul (@larty70) March 22, 2026
A spokesperson for Ridleys Coaches has said: “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.”
Social media users gave their reaction with the M6 closed as a Man City fan coach bursts into flames on the way to Carabao Cup final at Wembley…
@noahlh16 (replying to @Carabao_Cup): Please delay kick off, thousands of city fans stuck on the M6
@phil_bradburn: kick of time under review i just bin told , due to all city coaches stuck on m6. possy delayed till 5.15! this will be confirmed in 30 mins apparently
@BirdYorkshire: Kickoff delayed until 17.15pm due to the coach fire in the m6
@clpblue1: I hope all concerned in the fire on the coach on the M6 toll road are safe 💙
@dunbar71141: Yes we are safe I am on a different coach to Wembley along with some other passengers come on city!!
@financialdopers: Know people on it Everyone fine and replacement bus there for them
@Robbo4MCFC: We went past when it was blowing smoke and the drive was still going 🙈
@forzatoffees: Was Rodney on phone to Cassandra when it exploded?
On the way to Wembley and M6 closed, massive delays and tailbacks pic.twitter.com/55J0qvcSlg
— Paul (@1mancity) March 22, 2026
COACH FIRE JUST AFTER M6 TOLLS. Any City fans travelling down find an alternative route!!!! #carabaocupfinal #mancity @ManCity pic.twitter.com/MqomWg5zi6
— Al (@AliceRoyds) March 22, 2026