- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Viral Reddit Post: A horrifying explosion near one of Delhi’s busiest landmarks has left the nation in shock. On Monday, November 10, a car blew up outside Gate No.1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, claiming at least 12 lives and injuring many more. The blast occurred at 6:52 PM in a slow-moving vehicle that had stopped at a red light. Tragically, nearby cars also caught fire, adding to the chaos and panic that gripped the area.
Amid the chaos, a Delhi man shared a chilling firsthand account of how he narrowly escaped the tragedy. According to him, he was just 300 to 400 meters away from the blast when it happened. The explosion was so sudden that he ran instinctively, injuring his leg in the process. Sharing a photo of his bandaged leg, he admitted he wasn’t even sure if it was a sprain or a fracture.
Reflecting on the near-death experience, he wrote about how unpredictable life can be and urged everyone to cherish their loved ones. “Thanking God I'm alive,” he wrote. “I was 300-400 meters away when the blast happened, went to an event at the Red Fort. Heard the explosion, ran without thinking, and got injured when I took a leap in the chaos. Don't even know if it's a sprain or a fracture yet. I keep thinking how close I was. Life is so unpredictable. You never know what's going to happen in the next moment. Thanking God I'm alive. Please stay safe, Delhi. Hug your loved ones. RIP to those we lost today.”
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The Reddit post, shared by the handle ‘Empty-Reveal9717’, quickly went viral, gathering thousands of views. Many praised the man for sharing his firsthand experience, calling it a stark reminder of how fragile life can be. Netizens continue to share messages of support for the victims and their families, as well as prayers for a speedy recovery for those injured.
"It's a wake-up call. F**k stress, f**k commitments. Go on a trip with friends, hug all your loved ones. Drink till you pass out, watch all movies and seasons you have ever had interest in. Take care," a user wrote. "It's not like it was a natural disaster that injured you. It's pretty clear now that it was a terrorist attack perpetrated by terrorists of a particular religion," a second user wrote.
"Humanity is the only VICTIM of all the religious extremism. Wishing for eternal peace in the world," a third user wrote. "I was also 100 m away from the blast... thankfully, there was not much chaos as the crowd was less there... so we managed to exit safely," added another user.
