A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in India’s capital on Monday left at least eight people dead and several others injured, police said. The blast also sparked a fire that damaged multiple nearby vehicles.
According to the city’s fire service, several fire engines were dispatched to the area after the explosion occurred close to one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station. The cause of the blast has yet to be determined.
Delhi Police spokesperson Sanjay Tyagi told The Associated Press that investigations are underway to identify what triggered the explosion.