Delhi Red Fort Car Blast Survivor's Harrowing Near-Miss Experience: "I Was Just 300 Metres Away"

Nine people lost their lives and 20 others suffered injuries following an explosion in a vehicle near the Red Fort on Monday evening.

A resident of Delhi narrowly escaped tragedy during Monday's (Nov 10) car bombing near the Red Fort that claimed 13 lives and left 20 people wounded. This individual recounted their terrifying experience in a Reddit post that has since gone viral, entitled "Thanking God I'm alive," revealing that they were merely 300-400 metres from the explosion site.

The Reddit user shared an image of their bandaged leg, noting that the outcome could have been far more severe had they been positioned closer to the historic landmark.

"I was 300-400 meters away when the blast happened went to an event at Red Fort. Heard the explosion, ran without thinking, got injured when I took a leap in the chaos. Don't even know if it's a sprain or fracture yet," wrote the user in the r/delhi subreddit.

Since the incident, the Delhi resident has been contemplating how differently events could have unfolded. "Life is so unpredictable. You never know what's going to happen in the next moment. Thanking God I'm alive. Please stay safe Delhi. Hug your loved ones. RIP to those we lost today," they further expressed.

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'Power To You'

As the post gained traction online, numerous social media users expressed sympathy for the individual, with several recommending professional psychological assistance to process the trauma.

"A man has two lives, and the second begins when he realises he has just one. Take care buddy," commented one user, while another advised: "Be brave. As a doctor, I suggest you see a psychiatrist/psychologist to help you deal with this experience. Power to you."

A third user remarked: "That is tragic and I am so sorry. Glad that you are fine. Please take care. May higher powers continue to be with you and your loved ones."

Another added: "Happy for you OP. Life's truly a great gift to embrace. Stay safe and don't think about the incident much."

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Red Fort Blast

Top intelligence sources informed NDTV that preliminary examination of the explosion site suggested the suspects may have become anxious and made an error while transporting explosives.

The extensive raids targeting terror suspects conducted nationwide throughout Monday, coupled with the discovery of 2,900 kg of bomb-making chemicals in Haryana's Faridabad, may have created a panic situation for the suspects, compelling them to relocate.