Hyderabad: Fire breaks out in train at Medchal railway station

A major fire broke out from train bogie at Medchal railway station on Tuesday. The staff reacted swiftly and tried to put out the fire using buckets filled with waters but in vain.

The firefighters were informed who rushed to the place and doused the fire. The fire is said to have been engulfed from the first bogie of the train and gradually spread. Several bogies have been partially damaged.

No casualties have been reported as no passengers were present in the train when the mishap took place. On learning the accident, railway officials inspected the spot and enquired about the incident. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. More details are awaited.