Car blast near New Delhi’s historic Red Fort kills at least eight people

Policemen secure the site after a car explosion near the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, India (AP)

A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in India’s capital on Monday killed eight people and injured at least 19 others, police in New Delhi said.

The blast, which triggered a fire that damaged several vehicles parked nearby, took place near one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station, the fire services said.