Train Fires Reported in India and Japan

A passenger train in Bihar, India, caught fire, likely due to a short circuit, with no casualties reported, while a separate incident involved a mobile battery igniting on a train in Japan, causing one minor injury.

18 May, 02:57 — 18 May, 02:57

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Passenger Train Catches Fire In Bihar, Short Circuit Likely Cause

Initial inquiry suggests that the fire was caused by a suspected short circuit.

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First report: NHK World · 18 May, 00:28|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h

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NHK World18 May, 00:28First to report

東急池上線車内でモバイルバッテリーが発火 1人軽傷

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Times of India18 May, 02:35

Fire breaks out in Bihar passenger train; no casualties reported

ndtv18 May, 02:57Latest update

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Train Fires Reported in India and Japan

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Passenger Train Catches Fire In Bihar, Short Circuit Likely Cause

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東急池上線車内でモバイルバッテリーが発火 1人軽傷

Fire breaks out in Bihar passenger train; no casualties reported

Passenger Train Catches Fire In Bihar, Short Circuit Likely Cause

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Train Fires Reported in India and Japan

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Passenger Train Catches Fire In Bihar, Short Circuit Likely Cause

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東急池上線 車内でモバイルバッテリーが発火 1人軽傷

Fire breaks out in Bihar passenger train; no casualties reported

Passenger Train Catches Fire In Bihar, Short Circuit Likely Cause

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東急池上線車内でモバイルバッテリーが発火 1人軽傷