10 Dead, Dozens Injured After NYE Vehicle Terror Attack on Bourbon St. in New Orleans

[Webster]

(The Guardian) At least 10 reported dead after vehicle driven into crowd
We know that at least 10 people are reported to have been killed after a vehicle drove into a crowd in New Orleans’ French Quarter early on Wednesday.

The incident came toward the end of New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans and hours before the kickoff of the AllState Bowl, a college football quarterfinal held in the city’s Caesars Superdome, with thousands expected to be in attendance.

A further 30 people are said to have been injured in the incident on Bourbon Street.

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Emergency response team warns people to stay away
Nola Ready, the city’s emergency preparedness team, has described today’s reported crash as a “mass casualty incident”.

Posting on X today, they have warned people to stay away from Canal and Bourbon Street while teams respond on scene.

The nature of injuries and the number of dead are unknown at this time, police have said.

 

[eLdavis]

It's well, every day it is either one news or the other about war, or some sort of terror attacks. I pray for peace this new year.

 

[Augusta]

This is a sad one. I hope the families would be consoled as they grief their loved ones