Fire breaks out in Dehradun-Delhi Shatabdi Express coach, all passengers safe
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Fire breaks out in Dehradun-Delhi Shatabdi Express coach, all passengers safe

A total of 35 passengers in the coach were shifted and adjusted in other coaches. The train has departed for destination, Indian Railways said.

   

A fire broke out in the C4 compartment of the Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi Express on 13 March 2021 due to a short circuit. | Twitter/ANI

New Delhi: A fire broke out in a coach of the Dehradun-Delhi Shatabdi Express on Saturday but all the passengers were safe, the Railways said.

According to officials, coach C5 caught fire due to a short circuit.

“The affected coach has been detached… Guard has informed that all passengers are safe and fire brigade has been informed. Total 35 passengers in the coach were shifted and adjusted in other coaches. Train has departed for destination,” the Railways said.


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