The United Kingdom government has issued a travel advisory for its citizens following a deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening that killed 13 people and injured 21 others.

According to officials, the explosion occurred around 7 pm near one of the gates of Lal Qila Metro Station at the Subhash Marg traffic signal, when a Hyundai i20 car suddenly exploded. The blast caused several nearby vehicles to catch fire, leading to widespread panic.

“If you’re in the immediate area, follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media,”

the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) stated in its official advisory released hours after the incident.

UK Advisory Highlights

The FCDO warned British nationals that their travel insurance could be invalidated if they t

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