Vinod M Jain
A fire broke out in three railway coaches parked in a yard at Rajanukunte on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Tuesday morning.No casualties were reported in the incident.
The fire reportedly broke out around 10.30 am, in coaches that had been stationed in the yard for several days for mock drill purposes.
The coaches were not on the railway tracks, and no one was inside when the incident occurred.
The fire,which initially appeared to be minor, spread rapidly, causing extensive damage to two of the coaches.
After receiving information,fire and emergency services personnel rushed to the spot and launched operations to douse the flames.
The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Railway officials are gathering information to ascertain the circumstances that led to the incident.
Railway services were temporarily suspended in the wake of the incident, according to preliminary information and further investigation is on to ascertain the exact reason behind the fire said a senior officer.
