A powerful explosion rocked Delhi on Monday evening, as a car exploded into flames outside the Red Fort Metro station. As per reports, at least eight people are feared dead in the high-intensity blast.

According to reports, the blast occurred around 7pm outside Red Fort metro station and 15 injured persons were immediately rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital. Hospital authorities said eight people died on the way to the hospital, and the health condition of three people is critical.

According to the Delhi Fire Department, the situation has been contained and cooling operations are underway in the area. Police sounded a high alert in Delhi, and they cordoned off the area.

An eyewitness said he tripped and fell down in the intensity of the blast. "The blast occurred in

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