JOHOR BARU: A Gemas-bound passenger train caught fire at KM1 Jalan Renggam-Kluang, near Kluang, Saturday night (Dec 16).
Kluang Fire and Rescue Station operations chief Akob Sidek said they received a report about the fire on the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) "Megat Terawih 24125" locomotive at 8.21pm.
"Three fire engines with one officer and 11 firemen rushed to the scene.
“The fire was brought under control by 8.54pm and the operation ended at 9.37pm," he said.
Akob said the locomotive was 50% destroyed.
He added that the burning locomotive was quickly detached from the passenger coaches, which prevented any injuries from occurring.
Akob said the cause of the fire was being investigated. – Bernama
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