Inferno Aboard: Reckless Travel Risks Spark Train Fire

A train fire was caused by a passenger stepping on a bag containing matchboxes and inflammable items. The Government Railway Police have filed charges against the bag's owner for carrying prohibited materials. Prompt action by passengers and railway staff extinguished the fire, averting greater damage.

A train caught fire after a passenger accidentally stepped on a fellow commuter's bag containing matchboxes and other inflammable items, igniting a blaze due to friction, officials confirmed.

The mishap occurred on November 10 aboard the Unchahar Express near Etawah station, forcing the Government Railway Police to file charges against the owner for carrying prohibited items. The train was halted and the fire extinguished with prompt assistance from passengers and railway personnel.

An investigation is underway to identify the exact contents of the bag. Railway officials, through their public address systems, continuously remind passengers to refrain from carrying inflammable items due to the associated risks.

(With inputs from agencies.)