A loud bang was heard near the Radisson Hotel in Delhi's Mahipalpur area on Thursday morning, triggering panic among locals. The incident was reported in the backdrop of a high-intensity explosion near Red Fort, Delhi, that killed 12 people.

What caused the loud bang?

Officials confirmed that the loud sound was caused by a tyre burst and not an explosion. Also Read | Loud bang in Mahipalpur creates panic after Delhi blast. Turns out to be...

Soon after the incident, the fire brigade and police teams rushed immediately to the scene to determine the cause of the explosion.

The Delhi Police investigated the incident and later confirmed that the loud noise was caused by a tyre burst and not an explosion .

What did Delhi Police say?

The Delhi Police took to X to inform that a “call

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