A fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab on Friday, causing panic among passengers. No deaths or injuries have been reported so far.
The affected train, numbered 12508, operates between Amritsar and New Jalpaiguri. The fire was reported in the fifth coach from the engine as the train travelled through the area.
Initial indications suggest that a short circuit may have caused the blaze, although the exact reason has not yet been officially established.
Footage from the scene showed flames and thick smoke emerging from multiple coaches while railway officials and emergency personnel worked to respond to the incident.
The train had left Amritsar and caught fire near Basantpura railway station, close to a village and approximately 15 kilometres from Rajpura. The location was also identified as being near Sarai Banjara railway station.
There is no information so far about any loss of life or injuries in the fire.
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