Tamil Nadu: 10 killed, 20 injured in massive fire at Southern Railway’s stationary coach, ex-gratia announced
The fire broke out in a coach of the train, which was carrying tourists from Madurai to Rameswaram. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
At least eight people have been killed and 20 others injured after a fire broke out in a tourist train parked on Bodi Lane near Madurai railway station in the early hours of Saturday. The fire broke out in a coach of the train, which was carrying tourists from Madurai to Rameswaram. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
VIDEO | Several killed after a fire broke out in a tourist train parked on Bodi Lane near Madurai railway station in the wee hours of Saturday. pic.twitter.com/z6EMz4xsXn
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The Southern Railway has announced an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh to the family of the deceased, according to PTI. Madurai District Collector MS Sangeetha also informed that 55 people have been rescued.
“Fire reported in private/individual coach at Madurai yard at 5:15 am today in Punalur-Madurai Express. Fire services have arrived and put off the fire and no damage has caused to another coaches. The passengers have allegedly smuggled gas cylinder that caused the fire,” said Southern Railway official as quoted bt news agency PTI.
Fire personnel arrived at the scene and were able to put out the fire, but not before several people had been killed or injured. The death toll is expected to rise. The injured have been rushed to hospitals in Madurai. The government has announced compensation for the families of the victims.
The fire is a major tragedy and has caused widespread shock and grief. The government has ordered an investigation into the cause of the fire.
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