Eight Dead, 20 Injured After Fire Breaks Out in Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Near Rameswaram

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Reports indicate that a total of six passengers from Uttar Pradesh have been confirmed dead at this point.

Eight people lost their lives while 20 others were injured after a fire broke out in the Bharat Gaurav tourist train, which was en route from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh to Rameswaram.

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The train came to a stop around 1 km away from Madurai railway station. Preliminary information indicates that the fire originated due to cooking activities involving a gas cylinder by devotees aboard the train.

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VIDEO | Madurai District Collector confirms eight casualties in the fire that broke out in a parked tourist train earlier today. Another 20 injured have been admitted to the Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. Rescue operation is underway. pic.twitter.com/Vtt5Hyh5yw

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 26, 2023

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The flames that started in one compartment, quickly spread to adjacent ones. In response, passengers urgently evacuated the train amid chaos caused by the fire’s outbreak.

Reports indicate that a total of six passengers from Uttar Pradesh have been confirmed dead at this point.