Maharashtra: DEMU train catches fire between Ahmednagar and Narayanpur
According to Central Railway public relations officer, there were eight coaches attached with the train of which five caught fire.
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Fire broke out in the five coaches of the Ashti to Ahmednagar diesel multiple unit train (DEMU) between Narayandoh and Ahmednagar section at around 3.24 pm, officials said, adding, no passenger was injured in the incident. (ANI)
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The affected coaches had only 5 to 10 passengers at the time of the blaze and all of them got down immediately and escaped unhurt, the Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) said. (PTI)
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The incident took place when the train (No. 01402) was heading to Ahmednagar in western Maharashtra from Ashti station in Beed district in the central region of the state, but its cause was not yet known. (PTI)
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"All train passengers got down safely before the fire spread," Dr Shivraj Manaspure, CPRO, Central Railway stated. (PTI)
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The fire spread to five coaches, including a guard-side brake van and four adjacent coaches. Four fire brigade vehicles rushed to the spot to douse the blaze.(HT_PRINT)
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