Close shave for 40 deputy collectors as Vizag-bound train catches fire in Madhya Pradesh

Visakhapatnam | Monday | 21st May, 2018

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Deputy collectors were returning from a training. on Monday11:50 amBHOPAL: Around 130 passengers including 40 deputy collectors had a close shave after two coaches of Visakhapatnam-H Nizamuddin 22416 Andhra Pradesh AC (APAC) Super-Fast Express train caught fire near Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh afternoon.Gutted coaches of Visakhapatnam-H Nizamuddin Super-Fast ExpressThe train was en-route to Vizag. Train services were disrupted with several trains put to halt at various stations for clearing the tracks. Gwalior SP Navneet Bhasin told TOI that all passengers including the deputy collectors are safe.Incident took place near Birla Nagar railway station – located 2 km away from the Gwalior, where passengers were shifted to another train after rescue operations. Two coaches were gutted in the incident, which reportedly, broke out due to a short circuit..