India, Nov. 10 -- An explosion occurred near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station on Monday, damaging some vehicles.

The blast occurred in a car near Gate Number 1 of the Metro station, after which three to four other vehicles also caught fire and sustained damage. One person has been confirmed to have died in the explosion.

"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," the Delhi fire department (DFS) said in a statement.

According to the latest information, seven fire tenders have been dispatched to the location after the call was received at 7:05 PM.

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