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Fire sweeps through Indian train 'Dozens dead' in India train fire
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At least two people have been killed by a fire on a train in the northern Indian state of Haryana, police say. Scores of people are reported to have been killed in a fire on a train in the northern Indian state of Haryana.
Nine other people with burns were pulled from carriages, local police chief M S Sheoran told the BBC. A railway official said at least 53 people died, while television reports put the death toll at at least 60.
The train was travelling from the capital, Delhi, to Pakistan via the border crossing point of Wagah.The train was travelling from the capital, Delhi, to Pakistan via the border crossing point of Wagah.
The cause of the fire is not yet known but police say that the absence of any blast appears to rule out the presence of explosives. The cause of the fire is not yet known but railway officials said they cannot rule out the possibility of sabotage.
Early reports indicated an electrical short circuit may have been to blame. Earlier reports indicated an electrical short circuit may have been to blame.
Two carriages are reported to have been completely destroyed in the blaze.Two carriages are reported to have been completely destroyed in the blaze.