Bathida, 26 Oct
The news has come to light that the oil tanker of the freight train which reached Bathinda from Hisar with crude oil caught fire. Here the oil tanker of a goods train carrying crude oil caught fire. Oil was leaking from oil tankers, due to which the fire spread on the railway track. As soon as the fire broke out, there was a commotion nearby.
As soon as the fire was detected, the fire brigade reached the spot and brought the fire under control. It is a matter of relief that loss of life, property and financial loss was avoided. The oil tanker that caught fire was separated from the rest of the vehicle. The railway administration is investigating the incident.
This accident happened near Multania bridge near Bathinda railway station. It is not yet clear whether there was crude oil or diesel petrol in the vehicle. The accident is said to have happened late at night.