Gandhidham-Puri Express catches fire in Maharashtra's Nandurbar, none hurt

As per the latest update, the fire that broke out in the pantry cart was extinguished and the coach was detached from the train.

New Delhi: A fire broke out in the pantry cart of Gandhidham-Puri Express (12993) on Saturday (January 29) at Nandurbar station in Maharashtra. Fire extinguishers reached the spot ad an operation is underway. All the passengers are safe.

According to the Railway Ministry, the fire was detected at around 10:30 on Saturday.

As per ANI’s latest update, the fire was reported to be extinguished and the coach was detached from the train.

#UPDATE | Fire extinguised in the pantry car of 12993 Gandhidham-Puri Express at Nandurbar station in Maharashtra; coach detached: Western Railway pic.twitter.com/lFT5MZdqdn — ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2022

“Dy SS/Nandurbar informed Nandurbar Control that fire detected in pantry car of Gandhidham-Puri Express while entering Nandurbar station,” ANI quotes Railway ministry.

According to ANI, the Medical team and other paramedical staff immediately rushed to the site. There have been no injuries. The train comprises of total 22 coaches and the pantry car was the 13th coach.

More details are awaited.