Fire in Andhra Pradesh SF Exp near Gwalior, no casualty

Gwalior: Three coaches of 22416 Andhra Pradesh SF Express caught fire at Birlanagar station near Gwalior on Monday morning. However, No casualty was reported in the incident. According to Railway officials, at around 1150 hrs, while the train was travelling through Birlanagar station, fire was observed in B5 coach which spread to B-6 and B-7. The first six coaches of the affected train was segregated and sent towards Gwalior. 

An inqury into the incident has been ordered, official said. All passengers were evacuated from the affected coaches and three fire tenders pressed into service. The fire was brought under control, officials added. Helpline numbers have been issued by the Railways – Gwalior 0751-2432799, 2432849, Jhansi 0510-2440787. 2440790. (UNI)