Introduction
Three Coaches of Secunderabad-Howrah Falaknuma Express Catch Fire near Nalgonda, Telangana. On Friday morning, a fire broke out in three coaches of the Secunderabad-Howrah Falaknuma Express near Nalgonda in Telangana.
The incident occurred in close proximity to the Pagidipalli railway station in Bommaipalli, approximately 50 km from Hyderabad, at around 11:30 am. No casualties have been recorded thus far, and no passengers have been hurt, according to railway officials.
Swift Evacuation and Safety Measures Implemented
All passengers on board the Falaknuma Express were promptly evacuated and shifted to buses following the outbreak of the fire near the Bhongir (rural) police station limits. The coordinated efforts of the police, fire department, and railroads to ensure the safety of the passengers were verified by Telangana Director General of Police (DGP), Anjani Kumar.
Coaches Affected and Fire Extinguished
Railway officials have assessed that three coaches—S4, S5, and S6—initially caught fire, compelling all passengers to swiftly exit the train. Two of the compartments were completely damaged, while one suffered partial damage in the fire. The prompt response from the passengers and authorities allowed for a quick evacuation and containment of the situation.
Cancellation of Trains and Alternate Routes to Be Determined
The cancellation of trains and identification of alternate routes will be determined once the fire is completely extinguished. The Chief Relations Officer of the railway assured that additional information will be provided at a later time. Officials are working diligently to assess the situation, provide necessary support to affected passengers, and plan for the restoration of normal train services.
Rapid Action Taken to Control the Situation
Eyewitnesses reported that all passengers safely disembarked from the train as soon as the fire was detected. A senior South Central Railway official stated that the situation was under control and there were no injuries or casualties. Top officials from South Central Railway were en route to the accident scene to coordinate the response and ensure the necessary actions are taken.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a fire incident occurred in three coaches of the Secunderabad-Howrah Falaknuma Express near Nalgonda, Telangana. Swift action was taken to evacuate all passengers, with no reported casualties. Efforts are underway to fully extinguish the fire, assess the damage, and implement alternate travel arrangements. The authorities are working diligently to ensure passenger safety and restore normal train operations. Read more here.
