Madurai Train Fire: Coach Gutted As 9 Killed In Blaze, LPG Cylinder Recovered, Injured Sent To Hospitals. PICS

A significant portion of a coach of the train was charred. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The fire tenders rushed to the spot and put out the fire after a 1.30-hour battle. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

Madurai District Collector Sangeetha said that the mishap took place after the passengers a lit gas stove to make coffee when it suddenly blasted. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The rescue personnel retrieved nine bodies and brought 55 persons to safety. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

Minister Ma Subramanian visited the injured persons at the hospital and took stock of the treatment provided to them. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

Tamil Nadu and UP governments announced Rs 3 lakh and Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia to the kin of the deceased persons. (Credit: ABP Nadu)