An explosion occurred at a crowded station in New Delhi, resulting in the death of at least eight individuals and injuring numerous others. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as a vehicle near Red Fort Metro Station was destroyed by the explosion.
Footage captured after the incident displayed several burnt vehicles and debris scattered across the road, with law enforcement and medical personnel attending to the area. The explosion is believed to have triggered a significant fire, causing damage to several nearby vehicles. Firefighters deployed seven engines to extinguish the blaze.
Multiple casualties were transported to Delhi’s LNJP hospital, according to reports. Witnesses recounted hearing a loud explosion that caused nearby residents to fall to the ground. Authorities are considering various possibilities, including a terrorist attack or a gas cylinder blast.
Government agencies, including bomb disposal units, are present at the scene. As a precaution, emergency services have advised the public to avoid the area, which is now deserted. Home Minister Amit Shah has scheduled a meeting with senior officials to discuss the incident and keep all potential causes under scrutiny.
Security measures have been intensified across the capital, with heightened checks on vehicles and increased surveillance at key locations. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) announced a high alert status for several prominent sites, including Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and government buildings.
Investigators are diligently working to determine the exact cause of the explosion, which was identified to have originated in a Hyundai i20 car. National security agencies are conducting a thorough investigation to examine all possible scenarios and assure transparency in the findings.
Expressing condolences to the victims, officials are actively assisting those affected by the blast. The incident took place near the iconic Red Fort, a popular tourist destination and a significant historical landmark in Delhi. The vehicle involved in the explosion had halted at a traffic signal near the station before the tragic event occurred.
Witnesses described the blast as a terrifying experience, with one person recalling the intensity of the explosion and the chaos it caused. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, as investigations continue to unfold the circumstances surrounding the incident.
