Amritsar, Nov 6:A major fire broke out in four coaches of the Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab’s Patiala district on Friday, triggering panic among passengers.

According to reports, the fire was first noticed in the fifth coach from the engine of Train No. 12508, which operates between Amritsar and New Jalpaiguri. The flames and thick smoke reportedly spread to three other coaches, prompting an emergency response.

Railway officials and fire personnel rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations. Passengers were safely evacuated from the affected coaches.

Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported so far.

According to sources, a short circuit is suspected to have triggered the fire. However, the exact cause is yet to be officially confirmed. The Railways is expected to conduct an inquiry to ascertain the circumstances leading to the incident.