Fire breaks out in 2 separate trains incident, casualty reported

In Uttar Pradesh, a fire broke out in the sleeper coach of Vaishali Superfast Express when it was in Etawah on Thursday early morning, according to the police.

Fire in Vaishali Superfast Express’ sleeper coach

However, there were no injuries reported in this injuries and after stopping for half an hour the train continued its journey, said the police.

Speaking to the media, SP Etawah Rural, Satyapal Singh said, “The fire broke out in the S6 coach of Vaishali Superfast Express. The rescue team immediately reached the spot. There has been no loss of life. Nobody is injured. The train was stopped for 30-35 mins.”

6 injured after fire in New Delhi-Darbhanga Superfast Express train

In a separate incident, as many as six people were injured after a fire erupted in New Delhi-Darbhanga Superfast Express train, said officials.

The train was near Sarai Bhopat Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah when the fire erupted.

"We got information about fire in the S1 coach...Fire brigades reached the spot and doused the fire. An investigation will be conducted...Six to seven people suffered minor injuries, and they were shifted to the hospital where they are undergoing treatment," Company Commander RPF Gajendra Pal Singh told ANI.