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At least 10 killed in Madurai train fire, UP CM announces ex-gratia of 2 lakh for kin of deceased

Published on Aug 26, 2023 02:03 PM IST
  • According to the Southern Railway, the fire was triggered by an “illegally smuggled gas cylinder.”
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2023 02:03 PM IST

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 <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 lakh for the kin of the deceased in the incident.&nbsp;(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2023 02:03 PM IST

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 <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh will be given to the kin of the deceased in the accident.&nbsp;(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2023 02:03 PM IST

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)

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“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.&nbsp;(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2023 02:03 PM IST

“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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2023 02:03 PM IST

“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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An LPG cylinder and other items at the spot where a fire broke out in a stationary coach of a train at Madurai railway station.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2023 02:03 PM IST

An LPG cylinder and other items at the spot where a fire broke out in a stationary coach of a train at Madurai railway station.(PTI)

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The 'private party coach' with 65 passengers had arrived from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2023 02:03 PM IST

The 'private party coach' with 65 passengers had arrived from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. (PTI)

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Remains of a train's coach that caught fire at Madurai railway station.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2023 02:03 PM IST

Remains of a train's coach that caught fire at Madurai railway station.(PTI)

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“This morning when they tried to make coffee and tried to light the gas stove, there was a cylinder blast. A total of 55 people have been rescued and as of now, we have retrieved nine bodies...Rescue operation is underway...," Madurai District Collector said.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2023 02:03 PM IST

“This morning when they tried to make coffee and tried to light the gas stove, there was a cylinder blast. A total of 55 people have been rescued and as of now, we have retrieved nine bodies...Rescue operation is underway...," Madurai District Collector said.(PTI)

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