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Amritsar-Saharsa Express Fire: How Passengers Were Rescued Amid Coach Blaze

A fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa express train at Sirhind station in Punjab on Saturday morning. Railway officials quickly separated the affected coaches and rescued all passengers from the burning carriage. One passenger suffered significant burns while others were safely evacuated from the train. The incident disrupted train services for about 90 minutes before normal operations resumed.

Key Points: Amritsar-Saharsa Express Fire Rescue in Punjab's Sirhind

  • Fire broke out around 7:30 am while train was crossing Sirhind station in Punjab
  • One passenger suffered 30-40% burns during the incident
  • Train services affected for approximately 1.5 hours on multiple routes
  • Forensic experts will determine the exact cause of the fire
  • Railway officials immediately separated affected coaches to prevent spread
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Passengers were rescued: Official after fire broke out on Amritsar-Saharsa express coach in Punjab's Sirhind

Passengers rescued after fire breaks out on Amritsar-Saharsa express in Punjab's Sirhind. One passenger suffered burns, train services temporarily affected.

"Within 15-20 minutes, affected coaches were separated from the other parts of the train. Passengers from the affected coaches were also rescued cautiously. - Vinod Bhatia, Divisional Railway Manager"

Sirhind, October 18

Train services were affected after a fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa express in Punjab on Saturday morning, officials said. On being alerted, the affected coaches were separated, and passengers were rescued.

Speaking to ANI, Vinod Bhatia, Divisional Railway Manager of Northern Railways, told ANI, "Around 7:30 am, when this Amritsar to Saharsa train was crossing from Sirhind station, a fire and smoke was noted which was controlled at the station immediately. Within 15-20 minutes, affected coaches were separated from the other parts of the train. Passengers from the affected coaches were also rescued cautiously. One passenger suffered 30-40% burns."

"...Around 5-6 trains coming from Ferozepur are affected because of this, and 1-2 other divisions coming from Ambala were also affected. This line was affected for just 1.5 hours... Our section is clear, and it has no effect on traffic... The cause of the fire is not yet clear. It will be clear after the analysis is done by forensic experts," Bhatia added.

Earlier today, a fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa express in Punjab on Saturday morning, said the Ministry of Railways.

"A fire broke out in a coach of Train No. 12204 Amritsar-Saharsa at Sirhind Station in Punjab earlier today. No casualties were reported. Fire has been extinguished," as per the Ministry.

Meanwhile, three people were killed in a car accident in the Ghatiya area of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. BJP MLA Satish Malviya said that the youth died on the spot. The incident occurred around 12:30 am on a late Friday.

"An accident occurred near Jaithal in the Ghatiya area at around 12.30 last night... Three youths aged around 20-22 years died on the spot," BJP MLA Malviya told reporters.

More details are awaited in this case.

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is really concerning. Fire incidents in trains are becoming too frequent. The railways need to conduct thorough safety audits of all coaches. One passenger with 30-40% burns is still a serious injury, not "no casualties" as claimed.
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Arjun K
Good to see quick response from railway authorities. Separating affected coaches within 15-20 minutes and minimizing disruption shows efficiency. Hope they find the cause soon and prevent such incidents.
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Sarah B
While the rescue was commendable, I'm worried about the passenger who suffered burns. 30-40% burns is extremely serious. Hope they're getting the best medical care. Railway safety standards need to be upgraded urgently.
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Vikram M
The article mentions both train fire and car accident. Both incidents highlight the importance of safety measures in our transportation systems. We need better enforcement and awareness across all modes of transport.
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Karthik V
Railway staff did a great job in controlling the situation quickly. But why are we still using coaches that can catch fire? Time to upgrade to modern, fire-resistant coaches across all trains. Safety first! 🔥❌

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