A significant fire broke out in four coaches of the Taj Express train in Delhi’s Sarita Vihar area on Monday evening, causing considerable chaos among the passengers.
Incident Details
The incident occurred on June 3, around 4:24 pm, when a fire erupted in four coaches of the Taj Express train in southeast Delhi’s Sarita Vihar. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a call at 4:24 pm regarding the blaze. Eight fire tenders were dispatched to the scene to combat the flames.
Emergency Response
“We received a call at 4.24 pm regarding the fire in four coaches of the Taj Express train. Eight fire tenders were pressed into service and efforts to douse the blaze are underway,” a DFS official stated.
Evacuation and Safety Measures
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Railways) confirmed that no casualties were reported during the incident. All passengers inside the affected coaches were evacuated in a timely manner and shifted to a safe place. The DCP noted, “On June 3, a PCR call at 4.41 pm was received regarding fire in a train at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. The investigating officer reached the spot near Apollo hospital.”
On-Site Situation
The police team, upon arriving at the scene, found the fire engulfing four coaches of the train. The train was stopped, and passengers were quickly moved to other coaches. The DCP further added, “Following the fire that broke out on the train, it was stopped. No one was injured as the passengers deboarded the coaches and moved to the other coaches. Further, action is being taken by the Railways.”
Investigation Launched
A probe has been launched to determine the exact cause of the fire. Authorities are working to ensure the safety of all passengers and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The swift response from the Delhi Fire Services and the Railway police ensured that no lives were lost in this potentially catastrophic incident. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
