Visuals from the site of explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi. (Photo: NDTV) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

At least eight persons were killed and several were left injured in an explosion that erupted close to the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi. The blast occurred near the Gate No 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station.

A special team of Delhi Police was rushed to the site following the explosion. The injured victims were rushed to the nearby Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Narayan hospital.

The explosion was reported inside a car, which led to six to seven vehicles parked nearby also catching fire, NDTV reported. Visuals shared on social media showed several charred vehicles, including electric rickshaws, at the site. Fire department and police personnel can be seen

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