"At least eight people were killed in an explosion near the landmark Red Fort in a densely populated district of the Indian capital New Delhi, city police said. The blast occurred in a car near the Red Fort, but the exact cause was not immediately known, and was being investigated, city police spokesperson Sanjay Tyagi said. At least 11 people were injured, TV channels said."
"Visuals on local media showed flames and smoke billowing from more than one vehicle in what was described as a congested street located near a metro station in the old part of Delhi. At least six vehicles and three autorickshaws caught fire, Delhi's deputy fire chief said, adding that the flames had been doused by firefighting teams. "We heard a big sound, our windows shook," one resident who did not give a name, told NDTV."
An explosion near the Red Fort in a densely populated district of New Delhi killed at least eight people and injured at least 11. The blast occurred in a car near the Red Fort; the exact cause remained unknown and was under investigation. Visuals showed flames and smoke from multiple vehicles on a congested street near a metro station in the old city. At least six vehicles and three autorickshaws caught fire before firefighting teams doused the flames. A resident reported a large sound that shook windows. Police worked to clear crowds gathered at the site.
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