Train engine catches fire in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Dec 3, 2019 at 3:52 PM

Bangriposi: A fire broke out at Bangriposi-Balasore Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train this afternoon. No reports of any casualties have been reported.

While the DMU was stationary at Bangriposi station at around 1:05 pm, fire erupted at its engine. Though the exact reason is not known, it is suspected that electric short circuit led to the mishap.

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After receiving information, Fire Service personnel reached the spot and doused the flame. Meanwhile, a team of Railway engineers arrived at the station to ascertain the reason behind the blaze.

Sources said the DMU train will leave for its destination after a thorough inspection.

Railway Action Committee Secretary Shantanu Kumar Das said due to negligence on the part of Railways in looking after old engines, the mishap occurred.