Massive fire breaks out in Delhi-Bound Rajdhani Express, passengers evacuated safely
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Rajdhani Express train catches fire Photograph: (ANI)
The Rajdhani Express was heading to Delhi from Thiruvananthapuram when one of the AC coaches of the train caught fire.
A massive fire has been reported in one of the air-conditioned coaches of a Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express in Rajasthan's Kota. So far there are no reports of any casualties. According to officials the fire broke out around 5:15 am in the B-1 coach.
When the fire broke out near the Vikramgarh Alot railway station in Kota, there were 68 passengers in the coach. The moment fire was reported, the overhead electric supply (OHE) was immediately switched off to avoid the blaze from spreading further, officials said.
The Rajdhani Express was heading to Delhi from Thiruvananthapuram when the incident took place.
The affected B-1 coach was detached from the rake and railway employees and officers are on the spot engaged in firefighting operations.
Officials say that section will be cleared shortly and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
(This is a developing story)
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