Smoke from train engine sparks panic among passengers in Gazipur

Passengers panicked after thick black smoke emerged from the engine of the Dhaka-bound Egarosindur Godhuli Express near Pubail railway station in Gazipur on Friday afternoon.

The incident occurred shortly after the intercity train, service number 750, left Pubail station at around 4:30 PM while travelling from Kishoreganj to Dhaka.

Witnesses said the driver stopped the train immediately after smoke was seen coming from the engine. Passengers, fearing a fire, rushed to get off the train, creating panic among those on board.

Videos shared on social media showed the train standing near the outer signal after passing Pubail, with smoke coming from the engine.

No casualties have been reported so far. The prompt stoppage of the train prevented the situation from escalating into a major accident.

The cause of the smoke has not yet been confirmed. It remains unclear whether it resulted from a mechanical fault or engine overheating. Railways authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

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