Fire breaks out on Delhi-Saharsa Vaishali Express near Etawah; 19 injured

A fire broke out in a coach of the Delhi-Saharsa Vaishali Superfast Express near Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in injuries to 19 passengers. The fire originated in the restroom of the S-6 coach, situated next to the pantry.

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Eleven of the injured passengers, facing respiratory issues, have been referred to medical facilities for additional treatment, as reported by local authorities.

“The fire broke out in the coach next to the pantry, in which 19 people were injured. Out of the 19, 11 were facing breathing issues and they have been referred elsewhere,” police said.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. This incident follows closely after a fire on the New Delhi-Darbhanga Special Express train, where three coaches were damaged, and eight passengers sustained injuries.

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