Sitting in the D-3 coach of Taj Express, a burning smell suddenly permeated the air, alerting all passengers. Soon, smoke and flames began to rise, causing panic among those in the coach. A passenger acted swiftly, pulling the chain as everyone rushed towards the door, only to find themselves stuck in the crowded gallery, screaming in fear. The escalating flames painted a grim picture of survival prospects.
Thanks to fortunate timing, I managed to escape the coach, a fact relayed to his family by Vikas Sharma, a resident of Awas Vikas Colony, providing a sense of relief. In another account, Dinesh Agarwal from Kamla Nagar recounted being in D-2 of Taj Express when screams and flames erupted in a nearby coach, triggering a chaotic exodus.
Leaving belongings behind, he made a dash for safety, facing a commotion at the gate as the fire encroached upon their coach, causing breathing difficulties and a sense of impending doom. Following the train fire incident, help desks were established at four stations within the Agra division, with designated contact numbers for information dissemination.
Agra Cantt station can be reached at 0562-2460048-49, Raja Ki Mandi at 9412729168, Mathura Junction at 9760568734, and Dholpur Junction at 05642220014, providing a vital resource for relatives and acquaintances seeking updates on affected passengers.
