According to Delhi Fire Services Department officials, the vehicle was moving when it caught fire near Andhra Bhavan at around 9 pm. However, the driver managed to escape on time.
According to Delhi Fire Service (DFS) officials, "Seven people died in the fire that erupted in Dayal Market, Alipur. A search operation is underway at the site of the incident."
"The fire broke out in the Kashmere Gate area. Among the auto spare parts materials, the plastic and rubber items caught fire," Delhi Fire Service Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO) Sumit Kumar said, speaking to ANI in the early hours of Tuesday.