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An explosion near Red Fort Metro station’s Gate 1 has resulted in a red alert across the national capital, with eight fatalities and 24 injuries reported. The blast occurred after a slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light, damaging nearby vehicles. Authorities are investigating, and high alerts have been issued in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. NEW DELHI: An explosion near Gate 1 of Red Fort Metro station has sent shockwaves across the national capital, prompting a red alert. Taking cognisance of the incident, Delhi police commissioner Satish Golcha said that the blast occurred after a slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light. He added that due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged. Delhi: 10 Killed In Multiple Red Fort Blasts; Explosion Shakes 3 KM Area Radius Of Indian CapitalAll agencies on blast site “All agencies, FSL, NIA, are here. Some people have died, and some have been injured in the incident. The situation is being monitored. The home minister has also called us, and information is being shared with him from time to time,” Golcha said. According to a news report from ANI, eight people were killed in the incident, and 24 others were injured, three of them seriously. Injured people were taken to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital. Delhi Police officials said that the investigation is under way. “As of now, I can’t tell you anything. Investigation is being done.”DIG CRPF said it is too early to say anything. “I am just going to the site…,” he said.High alert in Delhi, UP & MaharashtraMeanwhile, a high alert was sounded in Delhi after the explosion. Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra are also put on alert in the wake of a blast. Home minister Amit Shah spoke with the Delhi police commissioner after the incident, and he is in continuous touch with the IB director. PM Modi also took stock of the situation and was briefed by Shah. About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCar Blast Near Delhi’s Red Fort Leaves 8 Dead, Several Injured; City on High AlertPM Modi’s Bhutan Visit Turns Spiritual As Tobgay Calls Him Brother, Nation Awaits Global PrayerFaridabad Terror Plot: Woman Doctor Arrested After AK-47 Recovery, Experts Hint at Pakistan LinkMassive Car Explosion Near Delhi’s Red Fort Hours After Faridabad Terror Plot bust, Many DeadBJP Hits Out at Congress for Sidelining Tharoor After Advani Birthday WishPM Modi To Join Global Peace Prayer Festival As India-Bhutan Ties Reach New HeightsTop Bengaluru Jail Official Transferred, 2 Suspended After Viral Videos Spark Outrage23-Year-Old Indian Student Dies In Texas; Family In Andhra Pradesh Appeals For Help To RepatriateEx-RBI Chief Raghuram Rajan Blasts US For Discriminatory Tariffs, Calls Modi-Trump Relation HollowMost-Wanted Indian Gangsters Caught; Sangwan And Bishnoi Networks Face Big Setback in US, Georgia123Photostories4 reasons to use Kusha Grass in daily puja ritualsDelhi Red Fort car blast: How a sudden explosion turned Delhi evening into chaos and fear5 trending Mangalsutra design ideas every modern bride should know about6 reasons why the humble bathua deserves a place of respect in global kitchens10 baby names that mean happiness in different languagesExclusive – From being a part of creative team to working with Shah Rukh Khan in Dil Toh Pagal Hai: Balvinder Singh Suri aka Roshan Sodhi of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah on his journeyFrom Yam (Jimikand) to Colocasia (Arbi): 9 types of root vegetables found in IndiaNatasha Poonawalla to Nimrit Kaur: Today’s celebrity fashion moments you can’t missStep into Emraan Hashmi’s beautiful Bandra home, nestled amidst effortless minimal charm’Thugs of Hindostan’ to ‘Kalank’: Bollywood films that failed despite their stellar casts123Hot PicksBihar Election CandidatesBihar Election ConstituenciesBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingHafiz SaeedHailee SteinfeldVanessa BryantMarshawn Kneelands GirlfriendMichael Willis Cause of DeathCharlie KirksJuan SotoCandace OwensMLB Trade RumorsMatt Hardy