At least 39 die after fire engulfs train in India

FIRE engulfed the rear three coaches of a moving express train in northern India early yesterday, killing at least 39 passengers and injuring 20 others, police said.

At least 39 die after fire engulfs train in India

The fire started in the restroom of one car in the Golden Temple Express and spread quickly to two others, a railroad official said on condition of anonymity.

The spreading flames jammed the doors, trapping passengers as the train headed to the northern city of Amritsar from Bombay, police officer Amandeep Singh said. Police found 34 of the bodies in one car.

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