Kolkata: A Metro train on the Blue Line or the North-South corridor suddenly came to a halt at Belgachhia station as passengers complained of having detected smoke in a coach on Friday afternoon.
Metro officials said the passengers were guided to another train by 4.45 pm. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
Eyewitnesses said the fire scare occurred around 4.35pm on a Dakshineswar-bound rake at Belgachhia metro station.“Black smoke was found emanating from a moving metro coach, creating panic and chaos among commuters,” said a commuter. “Some passengers hurriedly deboarded the train as soon as it halted at the Belgachhia station,”he said. “The affected train was sent to the carshed,” said an official.
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