At least 10 killed in New Orleans New Year crash
ISTANBUL (AA) – At least 10 people died and 30 were injured after a vehicle plowed into a New Year crowd in New Orleans’ tourist district in the US state of Louisiana, local authorities said.
Witnesses told CBS News that a truck drove into crowds at high speed before the driver exited and opened fire, prompting police to return fire.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Street, according to NOLA Ready, the city’s emergency preparedness campaign.
Emergency services transported 30 injured people from the scene.
The area, a popular tourist destination, was crowded during early New Year’s Day celebrations when the incident occurred.
The New Orleans Police Department confirmed they were investigating a mass casualty incident.
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