Red Fort Blast LIVE Updates: 8 Dead, 12 Injured After Car Explosion Near Lal Qila Metro Station

A massive explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening left at least eight people dead and several others injured. The blast, which took place near Gate No. 1 of the Lal Qila Metro Station, triggered a fire that damaged multiple vehicles parked nearby. Emergency and security agencies rushed to the spot soon after the incident.

7:34 PM IST Blast and Vehicle Fire Near Red Fort

A powerful blast occurred in a car near Gate No. 1 of the Lal Qila Metro Station, close to the historic Red Fort. The explosion led to a fire that engulfed several nearby vehicles. Seven fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the location to control the blaze, officials said.

7:42 PM IST At Least One Dead in Explosion

Initial reports confirmed that at least one person had died in the explosion. The area was quickly cordoned off, and rescue operations began as authorities assessed the situation.

7:54 PM IST ‘Felt We Were All Going to Die,’ Says Local Shopkeeper

A local shopkeeper near the site described the explosion as deafening.

“I fell three times due to the explosion. It felt as if we were all going to die. I’ve never heard such a loud sound in my life,” he told ANI news agency.

7:57 PM IST Delhi Fire Department Confirms Car Explosion

The Delhi Fire Department confirmed receiving a call about an explosion near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station. Officials said that three to four vehicles caught fire after the blast. Seven fire tenders were deployed, and a team from the Delhi Police Special Cell reached the site to investigate.

8:04 PM IST 15 People Taken to Lok Nayak Hospital

According to ANI, 15 people were taken to Lok Nayak Hospital following the explosion. The hospital later confirmed that eight had succumbed to their injuries, three were in critical condition, and one was stable.

8:06 PM IST Eyewitnesses Report Seeing Body Parts on the Road

Eyewitnesses described the horrific aftermath of the blast.

“When we came near, we saw body parts spread on the road. No one could figure out what happened,” said one local, adding that several cars were severely damaged in the explosion.

8:08 PM IST Delhi Police Special Cell Team Arrives at Site

A team from the Delhi Police Special Cell arrived at the site of the explosion to assess the damage and begin the investigation. Seven fire tenders were already at the scene battling the blaze.

8:12 PM IST 8 Dead, 12 Injured in Explosion

Officials confirmed that at least eight people had died and 12 others sustained injuries in the blast. The car involved was reportedly parked near Gate 1 of the Lal Qila Metro Station.

8:18 PM IST Auto Driver Says Exploded Car Was Two Feet Away

An auto driver who was injured in the blast recounted the terrifying moment:

“The car in front of me was about two feet away. I don’t know whether there was a bomb in it or something else, but it exploded. It was a Swift Dzire car,” he told PTI.

8:21 PM IST DIG CRPF Reaches Site, Says ‘Too Early to Say Anything’

DIG CRPF Kishor Prasad, who reached the explosion site, said it was “too early to say anything” regarding the cause. “I’m just going to the site to assess the situation,” he told reporters.

8:21 PM IST Eyewitness: ‘Saw Someone’s Hand on Road’

Another eyewitness described the horrific sight at the scene:

“When we saw someone’s hand on the road, we were absolutely shocked. I can’t explain it in words,” the local told ANI.

Current Situation

The area around Red Fort remains cordoned off as forensic teams and bomb disposal squads continue their investigation. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the explosion was due to a bomb or an accidental detonation.