Firecrackers Spark Train Fire Near Rohtak

A fire broke out on a train near Rohtak, Haryana, due to an explosion of firecrackers carried by a passenger. The incident resulted in minor injuries to a few passengers. Officials suspect a short-circuit led to the firecracker explosion. Forensic investigation is ongoing.

A fire erupted on a passenger train near Rohtak, Haryana, on Monday evening, reportedly triggered by an explosion of firecrackers carried by a traveler, according to officials.

The train was en route to Delhi from Jind, passing through Sampla and Bahadurgarh when the incident occurred. A Government Railway Police official reported that smoke engulfed a section of the train.

Preliminary investigations suggest a short-circuit in an electrical appliance may have ignited the firecrackers. Forensic experts are analyzing the scene as the probe continues, with officials confirming minor injuries to two or three passengers.