Speeding Car Rams Crowd on Bourbon Street, New Orleans; 10 Dead, 30 Injured
A tragic incident on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, left 10 dead and 30 injured after a speeding car rammed into pedestrians. The suspect later opened fire. Investigation underway.
New Orleans, USA – A devastating tragedy unfolded on New Year's Day as a speeding car plowed into pedestrians on Bourbon Street, killing at least 10 people and injuring 30 others. Local reports reveal the driver later exited the vehicle and opened fire on bystanders. The attack's motive remains unclear, and the suspect’s identity has not yet been disclosed.
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) confirmed the incident, with a spokesperson stating, "Initial reports indicate a car drove into a crowd. Fatalities have been reported, and the number of injuries is substantial."
Graphic videos from the scene reveal chaos, with injured victims waiting for medical help, some bleeding severely. Authorities have urged residents to avoid the area around Canal and Bourbon Streets.
NOLA Ready Issues Advisory
NOLA Ready, the city’s emergency preparedness office, issued an alert on social media, saying, "There has been a mass casualty incident on Canal and Bourbon Street. Stay clear of the area."
Further details, including the attacker's motive and any potential links to terrorism, are still under investigation.
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