Punjab: Four Coaches Of Karmabhoomi Express Catch Fire Near Patiala, No Casualties
Four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express caught fire near Sarai Banjara in Punjab’s Patiala-Rajpura area, triggering panic among passengers. There were reports of several passengers being caught in the fire.
The train was travelling from Punjab towards Bihar when the incident occurred near Patiala. Thick smoke soon engulfed the area, prompting frightened passengers to get off the moving train.
Several videos showing the frightening scenes from the fire have also surfaced on social media.
No Casualties Reported
The fire broke out at a time when trains are packed with passengers due to Diwali, raising concerns among those travelling on the Karmabhoomi Express.
Northern Railway CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay stated that the train stopped safely after its safety system was triggered near Sarai Banjara station. The fire is being brought under control; senior officials are on-site, and no injuries have been reported, as per ANI news agency.Further details on the cause of the fire and the extent of damage are awaited.
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