Overview
- A Ridleys double-decker caught fire on the M6 Toll near Coleshill between junctions T4 and T2 late on the morning of March 22.
- The operator said all passengers and the driver were evacuated without injury, and replacement coaches took supporters on to Wembley.
- National Highways stopped southbound traffic as Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service tackled the blaze and crews addressed a significant diesel spillage.
- The southbound carriageway later reopened following recovery and cleanup, but residual queues left many fans facing lengthy delays before the 4.30pm kick-off.
- Eyewitness videos showed the coach engulfed in flames and thick smoke as authorities began an inquiry into what triggered the incident.