Four injured in blast in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train
- The blast occurred in a general coach of the train between 9.30 AM and 10 AM.
- A probe is on to ascertain the cause of the blast.
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At least four persons were injured in a blast in the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train near Jabdi station in the district, a railway official said. The blast occurred in a general coach of the train between 9.30 AM and 10 AM when it was on its way to Ujjain from Bhopal, Railway PRO, Indore, Jitendra Kumar Jayant told PTI.
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As per preliminary information, nearly four persons were injured in the blast. They were admitted to a hospital in Kalapipal town of the district, he said.
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The glass panes of the windows in the general coach were damaged because of the blast, which occurred when the train was about to reach Jabdi Station. Â Following the blast, the train came to a halt.
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Smoke engulfed the general coach, causing panic among the passengers who rushed out to save themselves. A probe is on to ascertain the cause of the blast, the PRO said, adding that a relief train is on its way to the mishap site.
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Jabdi station falls between Kalapipal and Sehore railway stations.
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Further details are awaited.Â