Delhi blast news: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that a blast occurred around 7 pm near the Red Fort, at the Subhash Marg traffic signal, involving a Hyundai i20 car. The explosion injured several pedestrians and damaged multiple vehicles. The car explosion near the Red Fort metro station claimed 8 lives and injured 24 people.

Amit Shah noted that preliminary reports indicate that some people may have lost their lives, though further confirmation is awaited.

The Home Minister has reached the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital to meet those injured in the blast. He is also expected to make a statement to the media following his visit.

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