"A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in India's capital city killed eight people on Monday and injured at least 19 others, police in New Delhi said. The blast, which triggered a fire that damaged several vehicles parked nearby, was reported near one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station, the fire services said. The cause is being investigated."
"Om Prakash Gupta, an eyewitness who lives close to the scene, said he was at home when he heard a loud explosion. I rushed out with my children and saw several vehicles on fire, body parts all over, he told The Associated Press. He said he saw one body on the windscreen of a car. A cab driver, who gave his name as just Shahrukh, said he heard a loud explosion."
"Home Minister Amit Shah told local media that a Hyundai i20 car exploded near a traffic signal close to the Red Fort. He said CCTV footage from cameras in the area will form part of the investigation. We are exploring all possibilities and will conduct a thorough investigation, taking all possibilities into account, Shah said. All options will be investigated immediately, and we will present the results to the public."
A car exploded near one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station in New Delhi, killing eight people and injuring at least 19. The blast triggered a fire that damaged several parked vehicles and left shattered windowpanes and mangled vehicle parts. Eyewitnesses reported seeing vehicles on fire and body parts at the scene; one witness reported a body on a car windscreen. Emergency services treated the injured at a local government hospital. Home Minister Amit Shah identified the vehicle as a Hyundai i20 and said CCTV footage will be used in a probe. Investigations are ongoing.
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