At least eight people have died and more than 20 have been injured in a car bomb explosion near the historic Red Fort in a densely populated area of India's capital, Delhi, police spokesman Sanjay Tyagi said. This is reported by Reuters, writes UNN.
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Eight people died in the explosion
According to Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, "A slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light. An explosion occurred in this vehicle, and nearby vehicles were also damaged as a result of the explosion. The situation is under control."
The deputy fire chief reported that at least six vehicles and three auto-rickshaws caught fire, but firefighters managed to extinguish the flames. Local residents report a loud sound and shaking windows.
The Red Fort, known as Lal Qila, is a 17th-century historical monument and a symbol of India, where every year on August 15, the Prime Minister addresses the nation from its ramparts.
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