A coach has turned into a burning inferno on the route to Wembley today ahead of the Arsenal and Manchester City match
Coach fire
The coach is engulfed by flames
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Image: @NoahpMCFC/X)
Dramatic footage has captured the moment a coach appears to be burning on the side of the road as football fans descend on Wembley.
According to drivers on the M6, a bus is currently engulfed by flames near Coleshill Parkway in Birmingham.
It is reported the bus is travelling to Wembley this afternoon ahead of the Arsenal and Manchester City match which kicks off at 4.30pm today (Sunday).
Manchester City fans warned of severe delays on M6
Fans looking forward to the Man City vs Arsenal match today are being warned of major delays on the M6 toll.
Motorists currently on the motorway say traffic has been brought to a complete "standstill". Emergency services are still on the scene.
Footage of M6 coach fire
FIRE ON M6 TOLL ROAD
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Passengers gather on M6 embankment as fire tears through bus
Further footage shared on social media shows dozens of people, possibly passengers from the coach, stood from a distance on the grassy embankment at the side of the M6.
Firefighters can also be seen battling the enormous inferno as the road remains closed across all lanes.
Emergency services on scene of coach fire
England Highways has said the M6 toll southbound between junctions T3 and T2 are currently experiencing delays due to a vehicle fire.
In a post on X, National Highways for West Midlands has confirmed traffic has been brought to a standstill.
"Traffic has been STOPPED on the #M6Toll southbound between T3 and T2 due to a coach fire. Emergency services are in attendance. Thanks for your patience if you're held up," it said.
Dramatic footage shows bus burning
Footage captured by members of the public show flames tearing through the vehicle on the M6 this afternoon.
The entire back end of the coach appears completely engulfed by flames while plumes of thick black smoke fills the air.
M6 bus fire near Birmingham
According to motorists on the way to Wembley today, a coach has become engulfed by flames on the M6 approach to Coleshill Parkway in Birmingham.
The coach is believed to be headed towards the stadium ahead of the football match this afternoon.