Assam: 3 coaches of Silchar-Trivandrum Express gutted in fire, no casualties

Three coaches of Silchar-Trivandram Express caught fire in the early hours of Sunday, while it was stationed at Silchar railway station in Assam.

The fire services and SDRF personnel reached the spot soon after the heavy fumes were noticed coming out of the coaches. No causality has been reported so far.

Assam: Fire broke out in 3 coaches of Silchar-Trivandrum Express at Silchar Railway Station this morning pic.twitter.com/FjQLG4bp5I ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2019

The fire has been brought under control, however, the reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained.

According to a report by Assam Tribune, the fire broke out in a sleeper class coach close to the pantry car of the express train, which had then spread to two other coaches.