A driver plowed his car into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens, authorities said.
The driver reportedly got out of his car and struck the crowd before firing shots. There was a large police and emergency team presence at the scene.
The incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Iberville, a local news station. WGNO reported.
NOLA Ready announced on social media, “A mass casualty incident has occurred at Canal Street and Bourbon Street. Please leave the area.”
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Police and ambulance respond to a reported mass casualty incident on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on January 1, 2025. (WVUE)
“The 8th District is currently investigating a mass casualty incident involving a vehicle that crashed into a large crowd at Canal Street and Bourbon Street,” city officials said.
The city of NOLA's website said 30 injured patients were taken to local hospitals by NOEMS, and at least 10 people died.
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At least 10 people were reportedly killed when a driver plowed into a group of people on Bourbon Street. (WVUE)
At least 30 injured people were transported by EMS, according to NOLA Ready, the city's emergency response agency. (WWL)
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Police have not confirmed the number of victims involved in the incident.
“A horrific act of violence occurred on Bourbon Street early this morning,” Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said in a statement.
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“Please join Sharon and me in praying for all the victims and first responders at the scene. We urge anyone near the scene to avoid the area.”
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