India, Nov. 10 -- High alert was sounded in Delhi after an explosion occurred near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, killing at least eight people and damaging some vehicles in the vicinity.

The blast took place near Gate number 1 of the Metro station after some vehicles caught fire. The Delhi fire department said that they received a call regarding the explosion, after which they reached the spot.

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Eight people lost their lives and several others were injured following the explosions which took place on Monday evening. Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot after a call was received at 7:05 PM, according to an official. The area was cordoned off for the public.

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