A major fire incident occurred early this morning on the Purnia Special train near Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. The train, traveling from Anand Vihar to Purnia, caught fire in its luggage coach as it approached Sahibabad station.
Thick flames erupted suddenly, causing panic among passengers. Railway officials, fire crews, and local police rushed to the spot and worked quickly to bring the blaze under control. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.
As a safety measure, authorities detached the affected luggage coach and allowed the rest of the train to continue its journey. Officials suspect that a short circuit or technical fault may have triggered the fire, but an official inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause.
Videos of the burning coach went viral on social media, sparking public concern over train safety in Uttar Pradesh. Experts emphasized the need for stronger preventive measures to avoid such incidents. Recent fire-related events in trains have increased scrutiny on the Indian Railways’ safety protocols.
