Fire in Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Malabar Express in Kerala; None injured

Fire in Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Malabar Express in Kerala; None injured

Mangalore Today News Network

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 17, 2021: A fire broke out in a parcel van (luggage compartment) of the Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Malabar Express train about 40 kms from Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. All passengers were safely disembarked and the fire put out by the Fire force personnel, they said.

According to initial information, the loco pilot noticed smoke in the parcel van in the front part of the train around 7.40 am at Edava between Varkala and Paravur stations and immediately alerted railway officials.

The authorities said that the fire has been brought under control. The extent of damage is yet to be determined. The coach has been detached from the train now. All passengers have been evacuated from the train and are safe.

As per initial reports, a short circuit may have caused the fire and the petrol in the tanks of the bikes may have aided it.

The staff belonging to the Kasaragod station has been suspended by the Palakkad division. He was entrusted with the task of loading bikes into the parcel van of the train.