Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi Express catches fire, passengers safely evacuated

Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi Express catches fire, passengers safely evacuated

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Saturday, March 13, 2021, 02:30 PM IST
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A fire broke out in a coach of Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi Express on Sunday due to short circuit, officials said.

All passengers were safely evacuated and no one was injured as C4 compartment of the train caught fire, Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar said.

The fire has been brought under control and all passengers are safe, Kumar said.

More details awaited.

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