Fire breaks out in four coaches of moving Karmabhoomi Express near Patiala, all passengers evacuated

Fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara, between Patiala and Rajpura in Punjab. The train was moving at the time. Panic spread among the passengers as soon as the fire started.

According to the information available, the train was travelling from Punjab towards Bihar. The fire broke out near Patiala and thick plumes of smoke soon began rising. As the smoke spread rapidly, passengers fled in panic and got off the train. Several frightening videos of the fire have surfaced on social media.

Initial information said the incident took place near Sarai Banjara village. Videos from the spot show smoke all around. Passengers, visibly frightened, are standing outside the train.

It was initially reported that several passengers were trapped in the fire, and some were also said to be injured. It was later stated that no one has died and that all passengers got off in time. Loss of life was averted because of the passengers' presence of mind. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage have not yet been fully established.

The train was packed because of Diwali. Trains are crowded anyway during festival days, so an incident like this has added to people's worry.

Patiala Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal spoke to the media. He said the fire started in the pantry car. According to him, a report had been received of fire in some coaches of the train. The fire began in the pantry and spread to other coaches.

The DC also said all passengers were alerted as soon as the fire alarm sounded and were brought out of the train. He clarified that so far there is no report of any death.

The actual cause of the fire and figures for the damage are awaited. The passengers who were on the train are at a safe place outside, and further details of the incident are expected.