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No loss to lives was reported in the incident. The engine was immediately detached and fire was put off by the fire officials, who rushed to the site.
According to sources, the passengers noticed smoke emerging from the engine after the train's departure from the Vasco railway station. However, as the train slowed down for some time near Cansaulim, the engine caught fire and huge fumes emerged from the engine.
Sources said the incident caused a lot of panic among passengers, who started to rush to safety as the train stopped.
The railway officials swung into action and detached the engine from the train and tried to douse the fire with water, informed sources. The fire station was also immediately informed and officials rushed to the site.
Sources further informed that fire officer A S Naik arrived at the site after a call was received at the district headquarters about the incident. A team of about 22 personnel with the help of two hoses doused the fire. The electrical panel of the engine was damaged to a great extent.
The train left after a delay of about two hours after an alternative engine was attached.
Close call for Amravati passengers, engine catches fire at Cansaulim
Panic gripped passengers of Amravati Express 18047 travelling from Vasco to Howrah after its engine caught fire while on the move at Cansaulim on Sunday morning.
