New Delhi, Sep. 7 : At least 25 people were injured in an explosion outside Gate Number Five of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday morning.

Senior police officials and eyewitnesses said the explosion took place at around 10.15 a. m. this morning. They added that the injured have been taken to the Ram Manohar Lal Hospital for treatment.

The area has been completely cordoned off to enable investigating agencies and others to assess the situation and the causes for the blast. Three CAT ambulances and several fire engines have arrived at the blast site.

Top Delhi Police officials, including Police Commissioner B. K. Gupta are at the spot. They are in touch with Home Ministry officials, media reports said. The Home Ministry is also assessing the situation, the reports added.

Gate number five is the main gate of the Delhi High Court from where most lawyers and litigants enter.

Police described the blast as a high intensity one. (ANI)