Al menos 74 personas murieron en incendio de un tren en Pakist n

Al menos 74 personas murieron en incendio de un tren en Pakist n

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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A tragic train fire in Punjab, Pakistan, caused by a gas stove, resulted in at least 74 deaths. Conflicting reports emerged about the train's stoppage time, with the conductor claiming the emergency brake worked perfectly. Rescue teams and locals described the chaos as passengers jumped from the burning train. The incident highlighted regulatory failures, as passengers boarded with prohibited gas stoves.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported cause of the train fire in Punjab, Pakistan?

An electrical fault

A cigarette

A gas stove used for cooking

A short circuit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the train reportedly take to stop after the fire started, according to some reports?

3 minutes

20 minutes

10 minutes

30 minutes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the train conductor claim about the emergency brake system?

It was not used

It was malfunctioning

It was in perfect working order

It was outdated

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did local residents witness upon arriving at the scene of the train fire?

A derailed train

Flames and smoke from the train

Firefighters already at work

Calm passengers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did local media reports suggest about the passengers' actions?

They were unaware of the fire

They were following safety regulations

They brought gas stoves on board, which is prohibited

They alerted the authorities immediately

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