Bijnor: A minor fire broke out in a sleeper coach of the Shaheed Express near Nagina in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor district late Friday night, triggering panic among passengers. No injuries were reported, and the affected coach sustained minor damage, railway officials said on Saturday.
The incident occurred around 11 pm on Friday when the train was travelling from Najibabad towards Lucknow. Smoke and sparks were noticed in the S-6 sleeper coach near the Kotwali railway crossing, ahead of Nagina railway station.
Passengers reacted by pulling the emergency chain, bringing the train to a halt. The coach was subsequently evacuated as a precautionary measure while emergency services responded to the incident.
Fire In Shaheed Express Coach Brought Under Control
Firefighters reached the spot and brought the fire under control in approximately 30 minutes, Northern Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Himanshu Kumar told news agency PTI.
The prompt evacuation helped ensure that no injuries were reported. Officials said the fire caused only minor damage to the affected coach.
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been established. Railway authorities have initiated an investigation to determine how the incident occurred.
Affected Coach Replaced At Bareilly
Following the incident, railway officials arranged for a replacement for the S-6 sleeper coach. The affected coach was replaced at Bareilly, according to the information provided by the railway authorities.
The train remained stationary for around 40 minutes during the process, resulting in a delay.
Officials are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident as part of the ongoing investigation. Further details about the cause of the fire are awaited.
