On Sunday afternoon today, panic gripped Manchester City fans travelling to Wembley for the League Cup final against Arsenal.

More specifically, during the journey on the M6 motorway, the bus they were on was engulfed in flames at the rear, with thick black smoke engulfing the vehicle within seconds.

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The driver reacted immediately, bringing the vehicle to a halt on the side of the road, and authorities were quickly alerted. Traffic on the M6 was temporarily halted as fire and police crews attended the scene.

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Thanks to the timely response and immediate intervention of authorities, all passengers were safely evacuated without injury or danger.

Investigations into the Manchester City supporters’ bus fire

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Authorities have already launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, and a fan’s statement thanking the emergency services for their swift response is typical.

Only the burnt skeleton of the bus remains, with images capturing the ferocity of the fire.

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