In a powerful explosion that took place near Delhi's historic Red Fort on Monday, at least eight persons have been confirmed dead even before reaching Delhi's LNJP Hospital while 14 have been injured. While to ANI, Medical Superintendent, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital said that three are seriously injured and one is in stable condition. Authorities have sounded red alert and have been put on high alert. Meanwhile, a total of 7 fire tenders have reached the spot. A team from the Delhi Police Special Cell has also reached the spot with further details awaited.

A call was received regarding an explosion in a car near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, after which three to four vehicles also caught fire and sustained damage.

A powerful explosion was reported near Delhi

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