A bus carrying Manchester City fans to the League Cup final against Arsenal caught fire.
Idman.Biz reports, citing Manchester Evening News, that the incident occurred on the M6 toll road southbound towards London.
Thanks to the prompt response of rescue services, all passengers and the driver were evacuated in time. According to the carrier company, there were no injuries during the incident. The fire caused significant traffic congestion on the highway, and fans had to wait on the side of the road for a while.
The company's official statement stated that the evacuated football fans were transferred to other vehicles and sent to Wembley Stadium.