An explosion in a slow-moving vehicle near the Red Fort traffic signal in the national capital on Monday has shocked the nation. Scenes from the site paint a grim picture of rescue personnel rushing to help the injured amid strewn vehicle parts and chaos. (PICS/ PTI, AFP)
Updated On: 2025-11-10 10:42 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Five fire tenders, ambulances, along with senior Delhi Police officers have rushed to the scene. The National Investigation Team (NIA) and National Security Guard (NSG) have also reached the spot, as per latest updates. PIC/ PTI
Fifteen people were taken to Lok Nayak Hospital; eight were declared dead on arrival, three are critically injured, and one person is in stable condition. PIC/ AFP
Union Home Minister Amit Shah briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has taken stock of the situation. PIC/ AFP
The area has been cordoned off; forensic teams are examining the blast site to determine the cause and type of explosive used. PIC/ PTI
Locals described hearing a deafening explosion and seeing flames from nearby homes. PIC/ PTI
Delhi Police have sounded a high alert and stepped up checks across the capital and border area. PIC/ PTI
