A train carrying fuel from Chennai Port set fire near Thiruvallur in Tamil Nadu in the early hours of Sunday. Officials confirmed that four coaches were hit by the fire. Several fire bids were deployed to bring the flames under control and disconnect trainers from the rest of the train.
A fuel-laden railway tanker caught fire near Tiruvallur.Thick black smoke and intense flames engulfed the area, disrupting train services.Firefighters are on the scene, & officials are investigating the cause.
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Officials said the fire broke out after the train derailed, even though the exact reason is still under investigation. The railway police have started an initial investigation to know what happened because of the incident.
Visuals from the site showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the fire. In response, the authorities have urged the locals to stay away from the area for safety.
As a result of the incident, rail services on the ARK Cona line have been stopped, which affects many trains traveling from Chennai. This has caused disadvantages for passengers and has led to significant changes in train operations.
Southern Railway took advice to inform the passengers just after the fire: “Due to a fire incident near Tiruvallur, overhead power has been switched off as a safety measure. This has led to changes in train operations. Passengers are advised to check the latest updates before travel.”
Just in: A wagon of a freight train carrying fuel towards #Chennai caught fire near #Tiruvallur railway station resulting in heavy smoke on Sunday morning. Fire and rescue personnel, maintenance staff of Southern railway involved in dousing the fire, reports Srikanth Ramaswamy pic.twitter.com/eNW3gVZnQe
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The disruption affected several trains operating in and out of Chennai, with some services delayed or diverted. Commuters were asked to follow live updates from Southern Railway for travel adjustments.
Meanwhile, the inhabitants of the surrounding areas are vacated to avoid further risk. Officials also said that the LPG cylinder used on houses near the fire site has been removed as a caution, while the fire continued in anger.
The situation is closely monitored by railway officials and emergency personnel. The focus is to ensure public safety, restore normal rail traffic and derail and determine the exact cause of the fire.
Futher detials are awaited.
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