Sri Lanka, July 13 -- An Indian media outlet is reporting that a train carrying fuel caught fire suddenly near the Thiruvallur railway station today (13) at approximately 5:30 AM.

No casualties have been reported so far due to the fire.

Indian media further states that the fire ignited after three oil tanks on the fuel train derailed, causing a fuel leak.

Foreign media sources indicate that firefighting teams are currently working to extinguish the blaze.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....