Madurai: Security personnel at the spot after a fire broke out in a coach of a train at Madurai railway station, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. At least 8 people were killed, according to officials. (PTI Photo)(PTI08_26_2023_000001A)(PTI)
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for the kin of the deceased in the incident. (PTI)
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Earlier in the day, Southern Railway announced that an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh will be given to the kin of the deceased in the accident. (PTI)
“Carrying inflammable articles like gas cylinders, crackers, acid, Kerosene, petrol, thermic welding, stove, etc. and explosives is a punishable offence under sections 67,164 and 165 of Railways Act of 1989,” mentioned the statement from Southern Railway. (PTI)
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“Southern Railway appeals to rail passengers not to carry any inflammable/explosive items and travel with utmost safety by not risking their lives carrying inflammable articles,” read the statement further.(PTI)
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