Massive fire erupts in passenger train in Bihar; all on board safe

PATNA: A massive fire broke out in one of the coaches of a passenger train bound for Patna. No injuries have been reported, officials said on Monday.

The incident occurred on the Sasaram-Patna fast passenger train near the Bihar's Sasaram railway station at around 6 a.m. According to the preliminary investigation, the fire was caused by a suspected short circuit, officials said.

The coach caught fire while it was at the Sasaram railway station shortly before it was scheduled to depart, officials said.

The railway officials said that the blaze caused panic among the passengers on the platform, though no casualties were reported.

Visuals from the incident show thick smoke emerging from the train coach.

Upon receiving the information, the Railway Police administration arrived at the scene and, with the assistance of the fire brigade team, brought the fire under control.

However, due to the severity of the fire, one coach of the Sasaram-Patna Passenger train was destroyed.

Meanwhile, procedures are currently underway to detach the damaged coach, adjust the schedule, and dispatch the train following a thorough inspection.