Passenger train coach catches fire in Sasaram Station, no casualties
The station is located approximately 157 kilometers west of Patna, the state capital.
KATHMANDU: A passenger train caught fire at Sasaram Railway Station in India’s eastern state of Bihar on Wednesday, triggering panic among passengers and people present at the platform.
The station is located approximately 157 kilometers west of Patna, the state capital.
According to railway officials, the fire suddenly broke out in one of the train coaches while it was stationed at the platform.
The incident caused a brief moment of chaos as passengers and bystanders rushed away from the affected area in fear.
Authorities confirmed that no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Railway staff and fire safety teams quickly responded to the situation and brought the fire under control before it could spread to other coaches.
Preliminary assessments suggest that an electrical short circuit inside the coach may have caused the fire.
However, officials stated that a detailed investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Railway authorities have assured that necessary safety checks will be conducted on the train and related infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
