Parcel coach of train catches fire

A parcel coach of Anand Vihar-Kolkata Express today caught fire near Jhajha railway station in Jamui district of Bihar.

The parcel bogie of the 13132 Anand Vihar-Kolkata Express caught fire due to unspecified reason at Harna village at about 4.40 pm, Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Headquarters, Gupteshwar Pandey said.

The coach was immediately detached from the train, he said.

Though the fire was brought under control but it caused extensive damage to the goods, GRP Inspector, Ambika Prasad said adding there have been no reports of casualty.

The train was brought at Jhajha railway station and formalities are being completed ahead of its movement towards Kolkata, he said.