Early Sunday morning, three air-conditioned coaches of the Korba-Visakhapatnam Express caught fire shortly after the train reached Visakhapatnam railway station in Andhra Pradesh.
The fire originated near the A1 coach, prompting passengers to quickly raise the alarm. Railway officials acted swiftly, ensuring all passengers were safely evacuated as the flames spread to three coaches.
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Fortunately, no passengers were harmed, and the fire was successfully extinguished. The train was scheduled to continue to Tirupati, and officials are now arranging alternative transportation for the affected passengers.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of the fire.
