Three coaches of the Falaknuma Express , running between Secunderabad and Howrah caught fire in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district limits on Friday
It train caught fire reportedly due to a short-circuit caused by a battery
The incident occurred between Pagidipally and Bommaipally railway stations.
Smoke and fire emanated from one of the coaches, and spread to another
Officials reported that a major accident was averted as the failure was noticed immediately and the train was stopped
Several panicked passengers in the adjacent bogies rushed out of the train to safety
No passenger was injured in the incident
Later, after detaching the coaches, and ensuring safety checks, officials flagged off the train