The Chief Safety Commissioner (CRS), J.K. Garg, will be conducting a second investigation into the fire that broke out on November 15th in three coaches of the 02570 Delhi-Darbhanga Special train. The investigation will take place at Kanpur Central on December 12th and 13th. The first investigation, conducted after the incident,...
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failed to determine the cause of the fire. The investigation will be held at the Kanpur Central Committee Hall. The fire occurred near Sarai Bhopat station near Etawah while the train was en route from Delhi to Darbhanga. All passengers were safely evacuated from the burning coaches, but seven passengers sustained serious injuries and were admitted to the district hospital. Approximately 46 employees and officers from various departments related to the fire will provide statements during the investigation.