Delhi car Blast Leaves Eight Dead, Witnesses Describe scenes of ‘Horror’
Delhi, India – A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in Delhi on Sunday left eight people dead and numerous others injured, wiht witnesses describing scenes of chaos and devastation. The blast, which occurred at a fairground, sent shockwaves thru nearby buildings and ignited a ferris wheel, trapping riders who screamed for help.
The explosion’s force scattered debris – including severed limbs and car parts – across a wide area, impacting bystanders and those working at nearby stalls. Authorities worked through the night to identify the charred remains of the victims, confirmed to include a taxi driver and an 18-year-old cosmetics shop worker. The incident has prompted an immediate investigation, though the cause of the blast remains under investigation.
“People on the ride were screaming for help,” said Shamim, a witness to the aftermath. Irfan, another eyewitness, described a harrowing scene: “We saw severed hands, fingers, and even the steering wheel of a car blown off. Handcart pullers and taxi drivers were among those hit by the blast. Some of them didn’t survive.”
Giriraj Singh, who was in a nearby temple at the time, recounted the impact. “A few other employees and us ran out. We saw pieces of flesh, car parts and broken glass everywhere. Ther was smoke and flames all around,” he said. Prem Sharma, a food stall owner near the Red Fort metro station, reported that one of his workers was burned and his stalls overturned by the blast. “I saw a couple of body parts fly out from the car and then I ran from there,” he stated.
At Lok Nayak hospital, the injured battled severe burns while desperate family members searched for loved ones. “We just want to know if our family members are alive,” one woman pleaded.
A worker at the hospital mortuary described the scene as “gruesome,” stating, “The bodies that came in were beyond recognition. Some were just lumps of flesh. Many had their internal organs torn apart or missing. It was hard to tell one from another. That’s how devastating it was.”
The red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a major tourist attraction in Delhi and a symbol of India’s Mughal history. The surrounding area is typically bustling with activity, particularly during weekends and festivals.
