Coal-laden Train Caught Fire in Balangir

Balangir: Near about 21 wagons of a coal-laden train caught fire in Balangir district last night.

The freight train was heading towards Raipur from Visakhapatnam when smoke was spotted emanating from it at Murhibahal station. Later, the train stopped at Kantabanji station following which concerned officials informed Fire officials.

Fire officials managed to put out the blaze completely after a six-hour-long effort. Coal worth lakhs was damaged in the fire accident. Railway officials have started investigation into the incident.