Major Rail Accident Averted After Fire Breaks Out on Kerala Rajdhani Express Near Ratlam
A major rail accident was narrowly avoided after a fire broke out in the B1 AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Kerala Rajdhani Express near Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh.
According to initial reports, the blaze started while the train was moving along the Delhi-Mumbai rail route, causing panic among passengers onboard. Railway officials and emergency teams responded quickly, and all passengers from the affected coach were safely evacuated before the fire could spread to nearby compartments.
The incident temporarily disrupted rail traffic on the busy Delhi-Mumbai corridor as authorities worked to control the situation and inspect the train.
Videos and images from the scene showed smoke rising from the coach while railway staff and emergency responders coordinated rescue operations.
Officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the fire. An investigation has been launched to determine whether the incident was caused by an electrical fault or another technical issue.
No casualties or serious injuries have been reported so far, according to railway authorities.
Further updates are expected as investigations continue.
