Fire Erupts at Railway Spring Factory in Gwalior, Injuring Five

A fire ignited at the North Central Railway's spring factory near Gwalior, injuring five workers. The incident occurred during maintenance work due to a gas leak. Authorities reported the workers' condition as stable after they were hospitalized. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Gwalior | Updated: 06-02-2026 00:05 IST | Created: 06-02-2026 00:05 IST
Fire Erupts at Railway Spring Factory in Gwalior, Injuring Five
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A fire broke out at the North Central Railway's spring factory in Sithouli near Gwalior Thursday evening, leaving five workers injured. The blaze, triggered by a gas leak during maintenance work, was swiftly extinguished.

The injured were promptly taken to a nearby private hospital, where medical staff reported their condition as stable. This was confirmed by the Jhansi Road police station officer, Shakti Yadav.

An investigation into the incident is underway, though the factory, known for producing springs for railway coaches and wagons, resumed operations shortly afterward, according to officials.

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