Mobile Phone Bursts into Flames on Mumbai Monorail

A mobile phone caught fire in a monorail coach at Mumbai's GTB Nagar station. No injuries were reported. Officials assured that safety protocols were followed, the affected train is under investigation, and passenger safety is a top priority.

A mobile phone of a commuter burst into flames in a monorail coach on Wednesday but nobody was injured, officials said.

The incident took place at 9.35 am at GTB Nagar station and caused a brief commotion, said an official of Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL).

''Safety is our top priority, and fire safety procedures were immediately implemented. The affected train is undergoing investigation and safety checks, and passengers have been safely evacuated to continue their journey,'' MMMOCL said in a post on X. The 19.74 km long Mumbai monorail is the country's first monorail system.