A Kumbh Express train traveling from Sultanpur to Lucknow caught fire in its wheels near Mangalpur village, close to Trivediganj, on the Lucknow-Sultanpur railway track. The fire started suddenly, causing panic among the passengers who alerted railway officials. The train was stopped, and passengers disembarked. After about an hour, the fire...
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was extinguished, and the train resumed its journey. Railway officials attributed the incident to the extreme heat causing friction in the wheels. While the train sustained no damage, passengers experienced significant discomfort due to the delay and the scorching heat.