Rajpura: A fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab’s Patiala district on Friday, November 6, causing panic among passengers. Thick smoke and flames were seen rising from the train as it passed through the Rajpura area.
The incident involved Train No. 12508, which runs from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri. The fire was first noticed in the fifth coach from the engine before spreading to three other coaches.
Visuals from the site showed multiple compartments engulfed in flames, with thick plumes of smoke billowing into the air. The fire prompted passengers to move away from the affected coaches.
Short Circuit Suspected In Karmabhoomi Express Fire
A short circuit is suspected to have triggered the blaze, according to initial reports. However, the exact cause has not been officially established.
The fire reportedly broke out near Basantpura railway station, close to Sarai Banjara and around 15 kilometres from Rajpura.
No Casualties Reported So Far
No injuries or deaths had been reported in connection with the incident at the time of writing. Further details about the damage to the coaches and the circumstances surrounding the fire are awaited.
Railway officials and emergency personnel responded to the incident. The cause of the fire and the sequence of events are yet to be established through an official assessment.
