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A fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara in Patiala, Punjab, on November 6. The train, en route from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri, was halted, and passengers were evacuated safely with no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with initial reports suggesting a short circuit as the possible trigger. Railway authorities have arranged special trains to continue the journey of the affected passengers.
The incident caused a temporary disruption in the rail section, but the affected coaches were isolated, and the fire was brought under control by railway officials and emergency teams. The priority of the railway administration was to ensure the safety of the passengers and provide them with timely relief and safe transportation.
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