Sambalpur, May 30 -- A major fire that erupted in a coal-loaded goods train as it passed through Kesinga town on Friday evening was completely doused by emergency teams after a swift rescue operation.

Railway authorities acted immediately upon detecting the blaze on Friday at 7:15 PM, successfully preventing injuries or major damage.

According to the East Coast Railways, "a fire was noticed in a coal-loaded goods train in Sambalpur Division while passing through Kesinga at approximately 19:15 hrs today. Railway officials immediately initiated emergency response measures and alerted local authorities.

The train was brought to Titlagarh at around 20:15 hrs, where firefighting operations were promptly undertaken. The Fire Brigade reached ...