New Delhi | A powerful explosion occurred near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening killing eight people and injuring several others The blast came from a car parked close to the Red Fort metro station gate number one spreading fire across several vehicles and shattering glass windows in the surrounding area.
Authorities immediately declared a high alert across the city Seven fire tenders and police teams reached the location as the area was sealed to prevent further damage Officials from the Delhi Fire Service confirmed that the explosion was intense and that several injuries were feared.
Eyewitnesses reported chaos and panic as flames rose from the burning cars The sound of the explosion was so strong that it could be heard in nearby buildings and vehicles parked at a distance were badly damaged A witness who was near a gurdwara said the blast was extremely loud and caused complete destruction of vehicles around the site.
Rescue operations are underway and the injured have been shifted to hospitals The cause of the explosion is being investigated while security has been tightened across Delhi.
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