Fire accident
Dec 31, 2025 • Sobiya Fatima • Fire / Accidents
Source:
Siasat
🔥 Fire Tragedy on Tata Nagar-Ernakulam Express
Incident Details:
Around 12:30 AM on Sunday, a fire broke out on the Tata Nagar-Ernakulam Express (18189) while passing through the Duvvada area, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh.
The fire originated in the pantry car and quickly spread to the B1 and M2 AC coaches.
Casualties & Losses:
A 70-year-old man, Chandrashekhar from Vijayawada, tragically lost his life.
A bag containing approximately ₹5.80 lakh in cash and gold jewelry was recovered from the debris, though some notes were partially burnt.
Response:
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the incident.
Police and fire brigade teams were commended for their timely intervention, preventing further damage.