NEW DELHI: Three coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express were gutted after a fire broke out in the train near Sarai Banjara in Punjab’s Patiala district on Friday afternoon.The incident took place at around 1pm, triggering panic among passengers as flames spread from one coach to two others. The visuals show the train coaches completely charred because of the fire.
Flames engulf Karmabhoomi Express coaches
Several users on X shared videos of the burning train, showing thick smoke billowing from the coaches as the fire engulfed them.According to Government Railway Police (GRP) SHO Gurpreet Singh, a short circuit in a coach fan is suspected to have triggered the fire.
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The blaze reportedly originated in one coach before spreading to the adjoining coaches.Railway officials and emergency teams rushed to the spot and managed to bring the fire under control. No casualties have been reported so far.Following the incident, railway authorities began making arrangements to shift passengers to another train to ensure their onward journey. Further details regarding the extent of damage are awaited.