Patiala: A fire broke out in the moving Karmabhoomi Express in Punjab on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among passengers. The train, identified as the Amritsar–Bengal Karmabhoomi Express, was travelling when flames erupted in a general coach attached to the engine.
According to the initial report, the fire spread rapidly from the first affected coach to three other general coaches, engulfing a total of four coaches. Passengers reportedly jumped from the train in an attempt to escape the flames.
The train was stopped at Patiala following the incident. The sudden fire disrupted railway operations and affected train services on the route.
Railway authorities reportedly diverted eight trains as a precautionary measure following the incident. The diversions were intended to manage rail traffic while the situation was addressed.
The report does not provide confirmed details about the cause of the fire, the number of passengers present in the affected coaches or whether anyone was injured. Further information from railway officials regarding the incident and the extent of damage is awaited.
The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety, particularly as the fire spread across multiple coaches of a moving train. Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances that led to the outbreak.
