Massive fire breaks out on train heading to Amritsar; no casualties reported

Edited By: Anand P
Visuals show thick smoke billowing from the train as a massive fire engulfs it in Punjab's Patiala district
Visuals show thick smoke billowing from the train as a massive fire engulfs it in Punjab's Patiala district

Patiala: A fire broke out on a train heading to Amritsar near Basantpura railway station in Punjab's Patiala district on Friday. The station is located around 15 km from Rajpura.

According to reports, the fire broke out on Train No. 12508 Karmabhoomi Express, which operates between Amritsar and New Jalpaiguri.

No casualties have been reported so far, and further details about the incident are awaited.

The cause of the fire and the extent of damage are yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited.