A massive explosion has rocked the neighbourhood of Delhi's iconic Red Fort, leaving several people injured while 9 were killed. The Delhi Police have sounded a high alert across the national capital after the blast.

The explosion took place at a car near Gate No 1 of Red Fort Metro Station. The blast led to fire to nearby vehicles, causing huge damage. Four to five fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot, and the dousing operation was initiated.

Delhi police and forensics also reached the spot ad started the investigation. According to news agency ANI, multiple casualties were brought to the LNJP Hospital.

The witnesses present on the site have shared the horrific experience. A local shopkeeper from on the site said that he fell three times due to the explosion and felt he was going to die.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "I never heard such a loud explosion ever in my life. I fell three times due to the explosion. It felt as if we were all going to die..."

A local resident, Rajdhar Pandey, said that he saw huge flames emanating from the site and came to see what happened. He said, "I saw the flames from my house and then came down to see what had happened. There was a loud explosion. I live nearby".

Meanwhile, another local resident present on site said that the body parts were spread in the road when he arrived at the scene. "When we came near, we saw body parts spread on the road. No one could figure out what happened. Several cars have been damaged," he told ANI.

He added, "When we saw someone's hand on the road, we were absolutely shocked. I can't explain it in words..."


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