Indore-Malwa Express fire: A major accident was narrowly avoided when the brakes of the Malwa Express malfunctioned near Indore, causing sparks and smoke to emit from the trains wheels. The incident led to panic among passengers as the train slowly moved from Mhow towards Indore. Experts have stated that if the train had been running at high speed, there was a significant risk of the coaches overturning.Incident occurred near Rajendra NagarA potentially disastrous incident occurred on the Malwa Express train, which runs between Mhow-Indore and Vaishno Devi-Katra, as it passed through Rajendra Nagar in Indore. Suddenly, the wheels of an air-conditioned coach began making a loud screeching noise. This was followed by sparks and smoke emanating from the wheels, alarming passengers. Alerted by the passengers, the train staff swiftly took action to address the issue and prevent any further danger.Take a look at the video:#WATCH इंदौर, मध्य प्रदेश: अंबेडकर नगर से वैष्णों देवी जाने वाली मालवा एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन में घर्षण के कारण पहिए कोच में चिपक गए जिस कारण ट्रेन से धुंआ निकलने लगा: PRO रेलवे खेमराज मीणा(सोर्स: PRO रेलवे रतलाम मंडल) pic.twitter.com/hQjmhy9Uxg— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) September 25, 2024Train halted near Rau station Upon receiving alerts from concerned passengers, the Malwa Express train was quickly brought to a halt near Rau station as a precautionary measure. Responding promptly to the emergency, railway engineers rushed to the scene and sprang into action. Utilizing fire extinguishers, they effectively contained the situation, preventing a potential fire from breaking out and ensuring the safety of all onboard.Railway official addresses the incidentRailway PRO Khemraj Meena explained, The wheels got stuck due to friction, but its a normal occurrence. There was no serious threat, and the issue was resolved quickly. After 40 minutes of repair, the train continued its journey towards Vaishno Devi-Katra.Take a look at the video: #WATCH इंदौर, मध्य प्रदेश: PRO रेलवे खेमराज मीणा ने बताया, अंबेडकर नगर से मालवा एक्सप्रेस चली थी... दरअसल घर्षण के कारण ट्रेन के पहिए एक कोच में चिपक जाते हैं। यह एक सामान्य प्रक्रिया है। इसके बाद इसे रिलीज करके ट्रेन को पुन: संचालित कर दिया जाता है। इसमें आग लगने का कोई खतरा… https://t.co/8hgTp6h3En pic.twitter.com/5w2WHTMZaB— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) September 25, 2024Frightening experience for passengersDespite the swift response, passengers were left shaken by the incident. This is not the first time something like this has occurred a similar situation was reported 20 days ago in Sehore, raising concerns about the safety of this route.
