Several people were injured after an explosion in a car near the Red Fort in Delhi this evening. Three to four vehicles that were near the car also caught fire and sustained damage. “It was a very powerful explosion,” said sources in the Delhi Police.
Visuals showed a huge crowd around the site with multiple vehicles on fire. Another video showed a van with its doors blown off, a completely mangled car, another with a smashed windscreen and an injured man on the ground.
A call was received regarding an explosion in a car near Gate number 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, the Delhi Fire Department said.
Around 20 fire engines were dispatched to the scene, and the police have cordoned off the entire area. Normal traffic in the area has also been restricted.The nature of the blast is not known yet.
Forensic and technical experts are rushing to the scene to determine the nature of the blast.
The Red Fort, also known as Lal Qila, is located in the congested Old Delhi area. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Delhi.(NDTV)