In the early hours of Monday, a fatal incident occurred aboard the Tata Nagar–Ernakulam Express (Train No. 18189). As per initial reports, a fire erupted within two air-conditioned coaches of the train, which was traveling from Tatanagar to Ernakulam via Visakhapatnam district. The incident took place at Duvvada in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district around 1:30 a.m.
One elderly passenger, aged 70, unfortunately succumbed to the intense flames and did not survive the ordeal. Several other travelers were able to evacuate the burning coaches safely in the ensuing chaos. The cause of the fire remains undisclosed at this time.
The train was traversing through the Visakhapatnam district when the unfortunate incident occurred. This region is situated near the coastal city of Visakhapatnam and is part of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The specific location where the fire started is identified as Duvvada, which falls under Anakapalli’s jurisdiction.
Further details about any injuries or fatalities among the passengers who managed to escape have yet to be disclosed. Investigations are currently underway to determine the exact cause of the fire and assess the damages sustained by the train. The railways have promised a thorough investigation into this unfortunate incident and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
