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Karmabhoomi Express catches fire in Punjab, 4 coaches badly affected

Karmabhoomi Express catches fire in Punjab, 4 coaches badly affected

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  • left · 2 outlets

    The train, travelling from Amritsar to West Bengal's New Jalpaiguri, was immediately brought to a halt after the fire was detected, and the affected coaches were detached from the rest of the train to prevent the blaze from spreading.

    — The Federal

  • center · 2 outlets

    A fire erupted in three coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express in Patiala district, Punjab on Friday around 1pm. The sudden flames instilled fear in passengers as they spread quickly. Promptly, railway officials and emergency teams arrived to manage the situation, which was likely caused by a short…

    — The Times of India

  • right · 3 outlets

    A major fire broke out in the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara village, close to Rajpura railway station in Patiala, Punjab. Four coaches of the train were engulfed in flames.

    — India TV

RSS excerpt

More than 1,500 passengers had a narrow escape after a fire broke out in the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab's Patiala district on Friday, engulfing three coaches and partially damaging a fourth, officials said. The train, travelling from Amritsar to West Bengal's…

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Karmabhoomi Express catches fire in Punjab, 4 coaches badly affected

More than 1,500 passengers had a narrow escape after a fire broke out in the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab's Patiala district on Friday, engulfing three coaches and partially damaging a fourth, officials said. The train, travelling from Amritsar to West Bengal's…

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Karmabhoomi Express fire: Passengers panic as four coaches catch fire near Sarai Banjara in Punjab

Four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express caught fire near Sarai Banjara in Punjab, sparking panic among passengers on board. The exact reason for the fire is still unknown, prompting an urgent investigation by authorities. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or damage as officials…

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