A powerful car explosion tore through a crowded area near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening, causing multiple fatalities and severe injuries. The blast occurred at a traffic light during peak hours, engulfing vehicles in flames and sending shockwaves through the neighborhood.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as the explosion ignited nearby cars and rickshaws, with burning debris scattering across the streets. “The force threw people to the ground and set everything on fire,” said one local shopkeeper who requested anonymity. “We saw vehicles blown apart and people screaming everywhere.”
The area was particularly crowded due to ongoing festival celebrations, with many visitors shopping and enjoying nearby fairground attractions. The explosion’s impact shattered windows in surrounding buildings and was felt throughout the district.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals where medical staff worked through the night. Many victims suffered extensive burns, while others sustained traumatic injuries from the blast’s concussive force.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident as forensic teams examine the wreckage. The death toll is expected to rise as identification efforts continue, with many victims reportedly burned beyond recognition.
The explosion has prompted heightened security measures throughout the capital, with increased police presence deployed to key locations across the city.
