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Fire erupts in four coaches of Karmabhoomi Express near Patiala, passengers unharmed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 03:36 PM
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A blaze broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express while it was moving near Patiala. Railway officials reported that all passengers were evacuated safely and no casualties were recorded.
The Karmabhoomi Express caught fire in four of its coaches as it was passing through the vicinity of Patiala in Punjab. According to railway sources, the fire was noticed by the train crew, who immediately alerted the control room and initiated emergency protocols.
Emergency services, including the railway's fire brigade and local responders, rushed to the scene. Passengers were instructed to vacate the affected coaches and were escorted to safe areas on the platform. No injuries were reported, and all travelers were accounted for.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire originated from an electrical fault, though a detailed inquiry is underway to determine the exact cause. The train service was temporarily suspended, and authorities are working to clear the wreckage and restore normal operations.
Railway officials have assured the public that safety checks will be intensified across the network to prevent similar incidents. Passengers affected by the disruption are being provided with alternate travel arrangements.
The incident underscores the importance of rapid emergency response on Indian Railways, which handled the situation without loss of life.
Emergency services, including the railway's fire brigade and local responders, rushed to the scene. Passengers were instructed to vacate the affected coaches and were escorted to safe areas on the platform. No injuries were reported, and all travelers were accounted for.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire originated from an electrical fault, though a detailed inquiry is underway to determine the exact cause. The train service was temporarily suspended, and authorities are working to clear the wreckage and restore normal operations.
Railway officials have assured the public that safety checks will be intensified across the network to prevent similar incidents. Passengers affected by the disruption are being provided with alternate travel arrangements.
The incident underscores the importance of rapid emergency response on Indian Railways, which handled the situation without loss of life.