Breaking: Train coach catches fire near Rajpura, panic among passengers
Fire brigade rushed to spot
Babushahi Bureau
Rajpura/Patiala, November 6, 2026: Panic gripped passengers aboard a passenger train after a coach suddenly caught fire near Rajpura in Punjab on Friday.
According to preliminary information, the train, which was carrying a large number of passengers and was heading towards Amritsar, was engulfed in flames in one of its coaches.
Thick smoke and flames triggered panic among passengers, with reports of shouting and commotion inside the train as people scrambled to move to safety. Railway officials, local police personnel and fire brigade teams rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident.
Rescue efforts were initiated to evacuate passengers safely, while firefighters began efforts to bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details regarding casualties, injuries and damage to the train are awaited.