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Delhi Red Fort Blast: Massive car explosion near Red Fort leaves 8 dead, several injured

Reports said that multiple injured people were rushed to the LNJP Hospital. The exact cause of the blast is not clear as yet. A high alert has been sounded across the national capital after the blast.

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Delhi Red Fort Blast: Massive car explosion near Red Fort leaves 8 dead, several injured
The exact cause of the blast is not clear as yet.
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Eight people have died and nearly two dozen injured after a powerful explosion occurred in a car parked near Delhi's iconic Red Fort on Monday (November 10). According to a report by news agency ANI, the explosion occurred near Gate Number 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station. Several vehicles also caught fire and sustained damage, according to the Delhi Fire Department. ANI reported that multiple injured people were rushed to the LNJP Hospital. The exact cause of the blast is not clear as yet. A high alert has been sounded across the national capital after the blast. 

According to the Delhi Fire Department, a call was received around 7 pm, after which seven fire tenders and 15 CAT ambulances were rushed to the spot. Police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.

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