Synopsis: A powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening killed at least eight people and injured several others. A high alert has been declared across the national capital following the incident.

At least eight people were killed and several others were injured after a high-intensity blast ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort in Delhi on the evening of Monday, 10 November, the Indian Express reported .

The explosion occurred between 6.30 and 7 pm near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station. The parked car caught fire after the blast, and the flames spread to three or four nearby vehicles.

Visuals from the scene showed several vehicles on fire and human remains scattered around the area, which is usually crowded with commuters and tourists at that time.

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