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Barnsley's team bus went up in flames with players forced to be evacuated on their way back to South Yorkshire on Saturday evening.
The Reds had been in the mood to celebrate after John McAtee netted an 89th minute winner during their trip down south. However, the team coach burst into flames on the way back Barnsley, with no players harmed after they were evacuated.
The incident took place on the M5 just south of Cheltenham at about 8pm, with a section of the motorway then closed.
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A statement read: "We can confirm that on the way back from our fixture against Exeter City this evening, our club coach suffered complications and subsequently caught fire. All players and staff on board were evacuated safely.
"Everyone is in good health. We would like to thank the emergency services for their swift response. The Club will make no further comment at this time and is focused on ensuring the safe return of staff and players."
Images captured on social media platform Snapchat showed the bus engulfed in flames. In one video on social media, emergency services can be seen present at the scene.
A tweet from National Highways read: "The #M5 northbound is closed between J12 & J11 near #Gloucester and #Cheltenham due to a coach fire within J11A. Traffic is also currently held southbound between J11 & J11A while the fire is brought under control."
- Barnsley FC
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