Gemas-bound Ktmb Locomotive Catches Fire.
458 views · Published 17 December 2017 · 0:49 · Indexed 1 November 2026
Channel: 7Edition · 2017 · News & Politics
The locomotive of a Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd, KTMB passenger train, which was on its way from Johor Bahru to Gemas, caught fire near Kluang last night. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. District Fire and Rescue station chief, Akob Sidek, said they received a distress call about 8.21pm and dispatched a team of 11 firefighters and three fire engines to the scene. The team took about 35 minutes to put out the flames. Initial investigation revealed the fire was spotted before the train arrived at the Kluang station. The operator of the KTMB Megat Terawih 2-4-1-2-5 train then detached the locomotive from the rest of the passenger coaches to prevent the blaze from spreading. About 50% of the train's engine was damaged in the fire. Investigations are still ongoing to determine the cause of the incident. All the passengers continued their journey after a replacement locomotive arrived from Gemas.
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