Train engine catches fire in J&K's Qazigund, no casualty

Fire broke out in the engine of a running train in J&K's Qazigund town on Thursday but no casualties or damage was reported, officials said.  

Train engine catches fire in J&K's Qazigund, no casualty
Source: IANS

Srinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) Fire broke out in the engine of a running train in J&K's Qazigund town on Thursday but no casualties or damage was reported, officials said.  

Officials said the the engine of the train going to Banihal from Budgam caught fire. 

"As smoke was seen billowing out of the engine, the train was stopped immediately and the fire was brought under control by the railway authorities. All the passengers are safe while the train also did not suffer any damage," an official said, adding that further details are awaited. 

--IANS

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