Anakapalli, Dec. 29 -- A 70-year-old man was killed in the fire that erupted at the two coaches of the Tata-Ernakulam Express at Elamanchili railway station in Andhra Pradesh, an official said on Monday.

"One passenger named Sundar, 70, who occupied berth number 12 of B1 coach, lost his life while rescuing himself during the train fire incident. FSL teams are gathering evidence for further probe," DIG Railways Satya Yesubabu said.

B1 and M2 coaches of the train caught fire. The Railway Staff swiftly acted and immediately informed the Fire brigade. Railway officials also responded immediately, implemented measures, and assisted passengers in deboarding the train. The fire brigade reached the spot and extinguished the fire.

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