At least 8 people killed, 20 others injured after train catches fire in Madurai, India
At least 8 people killed, 20 others injured after train catches fire in Madurai, India
At least 8 people have been killed and 20 others injured after a train caught fire in Madurai, India. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
The train was travelling from Chennai to Madurai when it caught fire near the village of Kallikudi. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but not before 8 people had been killed and 20 others injured.
Cause of Fire Unknown
The cause of the fire is still unknown, and an investigation is underway to determine what caused the blaze. The Indian Railways has stated that they are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of passengers.
This is the second major train accident in India in the past month, following a derailment in Uttar Pradesh that killed 23 people and injured over 100.