A major fire broke out in two bogies of New Delhi-Darbhanga Express near Etawah in UttarPradesh. All the passengers were evacuated in time, there was no loss of life or injuries.
What caused the fire is not yet known.
According to the information received, the fire broke out in S-1 and S-2 coaches. There was a stampede in the coach after the fire. Other coaches including the engine have been separated, sources said.
The coaches were overcrowded due to people going to Bihar for the Chhath festival. However there is no official confirmation about the injured in the incident. More details are awaited.
“Fire broke out in three coaches of New Delhi-Darbhanga Clone Express in Etawah. Primarily, it seems that fire broke out due to a short circuit. A few people sustained minor injuries but there have not been any casualties. Efforts are underway regarding resuming the journey of the train,” said SSP Sanjay Kumar Verma.
“We somehow got out from the window of the coach when the fire broke out there. There were no proper means to extinguish the fire in the coach. Few people were injured while getting out of the coach,” said a passenger who was onboard New Delhi-Darbhanga Express.
Details are awaited