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Panic due to fire in Raxaul-Howrah Express
The fire in Raxaul-Howrah Express train in Bihar caused panic among the passengers. The incident took place near Jhajha railway station, where smoke suddenly started coming out of a coach of the train. However, the fire was controlled in time, averting a major accident.
Details of the incident:
Raxaul-Howrah Express had stopped at Jhajha railway station.
Meanwhile, smoke was seen coming out of a general coach of the train.
The passengers immediately raised an alarm and alerted others.
The train staff and local railway officials immediately tried to extinguish the fire.
Cause of fire:
Initial investigations have pointed to short circuit as the possible cause of the fire.
Railway officials are investigating the real reason behind the fire.
Reaction of passengers:
As soon as the news of the fire spread, panic spread among the passengers.
Some passengers jumped off the train in panic, although no one was seriously injured.
Railway officials controlled the situation and pacified the passengers.
Railway action:
After the fire was brought under control, the train was halted at the station for some time.
Railway officials evacuated the coach and inspected it.
The train journey was slightly delayed due to the incident.
Safety measures:
Railways has appealed to passengers to be cautious during travel and immediately inform the train staff in case of any emergency. Also, the railways said that security measures will be further tightened after this incident.
Conclusion:
Although there were no casualties in this incident, this incident raises questions on the security system of the railways. Officials have assured that all necessary steps will be taken to prevent such incidents in future.