A fire broke out in a coal-laden goods train in the Sambalpur division of Odisha while it was passing through Kesinga in Kalahandi district around 7:15 pm on Friday. Railway officials immediately initiated emergency response measures and alerted local authorities.
Emergency Response and Firefighting Operations
The train was brought to Titlagarh around 8:15 pm, where firefighting operations commenced at 8:25 pm. Preliminary reports indicate that five wagons were affected by the fire. Senior railway officials and emergency teams were at the site and monitoring the situation closely at the time of filing this report.
Impact on Passenger Services
Importantly, passenger train services remain unaffected by the incident. The railway authorities are working diligently to contain the fire and assess the damage. Further details are awaited as investigations continue.
