Three coaches of the Falaknuma Express running on the tracks in Telangana derailed after a fire broke out. There are reports that this incident took place at Bomipalli and Pagdipalli railway stations. As soon as the coach of the train caught fire, the train was immediately stopped, after which all the passengers were taken out of the coach. There was no casualty in this incident.
The train was going from Bengal to Secunderabad
Falaknuma Express train left for Secunderabad from West Bengal. According to reports, a fire broke out in the Falaknuma Express near Pagdipalli near Nalgonda in Telangana at 11.30 am. Meanwhile, after the fire broke out in 3 coaches, the fire took a severe form. S4, S5, S6 coaches were completely gutted in the fire. As soon as the fire was reported, the train was stopped and the passengers were immediately taken out of the coach. At present, another train has been arranged for the passengers by the Railways.
Railways has started an investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire.
Railway said that the cause of the fire in the train is yet to be ascertained. Railway CPRO said in a statement that the cause of the fire is being investigated.