Severe fire breaks out in Amritsar-Katihar Express near Rajpura
A sudden fire broke out in the Amritsar-Katihar Express near Sarai Banjara in Rajpura. Rescue teams are engaged in evacuating passengers and extinguishing the fire.
The Amritsar-Katihar Express met with an accident near Sarai Banjara close to Rajpura in Punjab on Friday. A massive fire suddenly broke out in the train.
Seeing intense flames and black smoke emerging from the coaches, panic gripped the passengers inside. An atmosphere of terror was created and everyone started trying to get out.
Upon receiving information about the incident, the railway administration, local police, and fire brigades reached the spot.
Relief workers have started evacuating passengers from the train, and efforts are simultaneously underway to douse the flames.
Exact information regarding the cause of the fire has not yet come to light, and the administration is investigating the causes.
Key developments
- Fire breaks out in Amritsar-Katihar Express near Sarai Banjara in Rajpura
- Chaos among passengers after smoke emerges from the train
- Rescue operations underway by fire brigades and police teams
