Delhi: Blast in parked car near Red Fort; videos show panic, chaos at site

NEW DELHI: A blast occurred in a parked car near the Red Fort on Monday evening, prompting authorities to rush five fire tenders to the spot, officials said.

Videos shared from the spot showed panic as people rushed to safety.

#Delhi: Car blast near #RedFort #MetroStation, several vehicles catch fire

Details here 🔗https://t.co/hu9IGAqXTH pic.twitter.com/ZmunVspBC2

— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) November 10, 2025

Also read: Blast near Red Fort - what we know so far

According to the Delhi Fire Services, a call was received about an explosion near the Lal Qila Metro Station. "Nearby vehicles were also affected," an official told PTI.

#WATCH | A call was received regarding an explosion in a car near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, after which three to four vehicles also caught fire and sustained damage. A total of 7 fire tenders have reached the spot. A team from the Delhi Police Special Cell has… pic.twitter.com/F7jbepnb4F

— ANI (@ANI) November 10, 2025

The area has been cordoned off and further details are awaited.

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