Smoke scare sparks panic on Humsafar Express
Panic erupted on the Agartala-SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express as it passed through a Dima Hasao tunnel when smoke triggered fears of a fire. Passengers, trapped in darkness, fled the train, resulting in minor injuries. An investigation revealed the smoke detectors were likely set off by smoking, causing a false alarm and a four-hour delay at New Haflong station.
Panic erupted on the Agartala-SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express as it passed through a Dima Hasao tunnel when smoke triggered fears of a fire. Passengers, trapped in darkness, fled the train, resulting in minor injuries. An investigation revealed the smoke detectors were likely set off by smoking, causing a false alarm and a four-hour delay at New Haflong station.
