At least eight people were killed and 11 injured after a car explosion near the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, India, on Monday. Police said the blast took place in a densely populated area near a metro station, though the cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
“The blast occurred in a car parked near Red Fort metro station gate number 1. The intensity was quite high. Injuries are feared,” said a senior official of Delhi Fire Service. Visuals of the incident showed plumes of fire billowing from the burning cars.
— The Hindu (@the_hindu) November 10, 2025
Panic gripped the area… pic.twitter.com/EmKmEbbuZv
Multiple vehicles, including six cars and three autorickshaws, caught fire following the blast, Delhi’s deputy fire chief confirmed. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, while police cordoned off the area and urged people to stay away.
#WATCH | Delhi: Blast near Red Fort Metro Station | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says "This evening, around 7 pm, a blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort in Delhi. The blast injured some pedestrians and damaged some vehicles.… pic.twitter.com/BfRei3r3tx
— ANI (@ANI) November 10, 2025
Footage broadcast on local television showed flames and thick smoke rising from the site, with witnesses reporting a “massive sound” that shook nearby buildings. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of foul play.
The Red Fort, a 17th-century Mughal monument and UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of India’s most visited landmarks and a major symbol of national heritage.
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