Dramatic videos show a double-decker coach ablaze on the M6 Toll southbound near Coleshill Parkway in Birmingham, as football supporters head to Wembley for the Arsenal versus Manchester City match kicking off at 4:30 p.m. today.
Emergency Response Underway
Emergency services have arrived at the scene where flames have consumed the rear of the vehicle, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Public footage captures the intense fire ripping through the coach, which motorists confirm was traveling toward the stadium.
Traffic Disruptions Reported
National Highways West Midlands announced on X that traffic has come to a complete halt southbound between junctions T3 and T2 due to the vehicle fire. “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,” the agency posted.
Delays persist in the area, affecting fans en route to the high-stakes Premier League clash.
