A fire broke out in the engine of the intercity Egarosindur Godhuli Express train heading to Dhaka in Pubail, Gazipur. The incident occurred around 4:30 pm on Friday, shortly after the train passed Pubail railway station.

However, the fire was brought under control swiftly, preventing a major accident. No passengers or railway staff were injured in the incident.

According to railway officials citing eyewitnesses, thick smoke began to emit from the engine shortly after the train crossed Pubail station in Gazipur Metropolitan area. Within moments, the engine caught fire. Sensing the danger, the driver halted the train, causing panic to spread among the passengers.

Efforts to Control the Blaze

The train's own firefighting equipment was used in an attempt to douse the flames. Local residents also came forward to assist in the effort. Through their combined efforts, the fire was brought under control within a short period. Railway authorities have stated that a preliminary assessment suggests the fire may have been caused by a mechanical fault in the engine. However, an investigation has been ordered to determine the exact cause.