Watch: Commuters escape as plumes of black smoke come out of a train and cause panic in Chennai
The authorities at Southern Railways clarified there was no fire. The smoke was caused by an issue in the Head on Generation coupler, they said.
Lokmanya Tilak Express, engine on fire near @Chennai_central...#Lokmanya_Tilak pic.twitter.com/yP6GZ1q86n
— R.SARATH BABU (@sarath1384) June 22, 2023
It is hereby clarified that there was no fire involved. Smoke got emitted due to trouble in the HOG coupler. The same attended and smoke has been stopped. Train resumed its journey.
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) June 22, 2023