Train Fire in Rajasthan: Swarn Nagari Express Catches Fire Near Jaisalmer, Loco Pilot Stops Train in Time, No Casualties Reported (Watch Video)
A fire broke out in a moving train in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Sunday, causing widespread panic, officials said, adding that no casualties have been reported so far and that the blaze was swiftly contained. The fire erupted beneath a coach of the Swarn Nagari Express, which was travelling from Delhi to Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer, February 8: A fire broke out in a moving train in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Sunday, causing widespread panic, officials said, adding that no casualties have been reported so far and that the blaze was swiftly contained. The fire erupted beneath a coach of the Swarn Nagari Express, which was travelling from Delhi to Jaisalmer. The incident occurred near Jetha Chandan Railway Station in Jaisalmer. "As soon as the loco pilot realised the danger, he showed presence of mind and immediately stopped the train at a safe place, thus averting a major accident," an official said.
"As soon as the train stopped, the railway staff immediately began extinguishing the fire. Using fire extinguishers and other available resources, the staff brought the fire under control within a short time. Passengers on board the train experienced panic for a short time," the official added. The authorities further mentioned that there were no casualties in this incident. "After the fire was extinguished, the train resumed its journey to Jaisalmer," the official added. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Garib Rath Express Train Fire: Blaze Erupts in Engine at Sendra Railway Station in Rajasthan’s Beawar District; All Passengers Safely Evacuated (Watch Video).
According to the authorities, an investigation has been launched, and further details are awaited. This incident comes just weeks after a fire broke out in a coach of the Sabarmati Express at Pokhran Railway Station on January 14, moments before the train was scheduled to depart. Smoke was seen rising from one of the coaches while the train was at the platform. Bihar Train Fire: Blaze Erupts at Engine of Siliguri-Malda Passenger Train in Kishanganj’s Gaisal Railway Station, No Casualties Reported (Watch Video).
Fire Breaks Out in Moving Train in Jaisalmer
Railway staff and security personnel present at the station immediately took action after being alerted to the fire. They used fire extinguishers to bring the flames under control after considerable effort. Once the fire was extinguished, railway officials conducted a thorough inspection of the affected coach. After a preliminary safety check, the train was allowed to continue to its destination. No injuries or loss of life were reported in the incident.
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