“Train Bogie Burnt at Kannur Railway Station: Suspected Arson Incident”

2023-06-01 00:14:14

Kannur ∙ The bogie of the train stopped at Kannur railway station got burnt. The bogie of the Alappuzha – Kannur Executive Express train, which was halted at the 8th yard near the 3rd platform, was burnt. The incident happened around half past midnight. No one was hurt. The railway authorities say that arson is suspected. The train that arrived at 11 pm was stopped.

One bogie was completely burnt. The initial conclusion is that the fire may have been set from outside. The third bogie at the back was burnt. Three units of the fire brigade team put it under control after a long effort. The nearby bogies were not damaged. The fire was first seen by the railway staff. Difficulty in reaching the fire brigade vehicle led to the crisis. The fire broke out in the same train that caught fire at Elathur in Kozhikode. Intercity express service to be run today afternoon.

English Summary: Train caught fire in Kannur