New Orleans Faces Chaos as Vehicle Strikes Crowd on Bourbon Street

Sun Jan 05 2025 12:02:15 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
New Orleans Faces Chaos as Vehicle Strikes Crowd on Bourbon Street

Multiple reports indicate casualties after a vehicle collision in a crowded district of New Orleans on New Year's Day.


The New Orleans community is grappling with a tragic incident early on New Year's Day, where a vehicle reportedly plowed into a gathering on Bourbon Street, leading to feared casualties and injuries among civilians.

Early reports suggest that the incident may involve multiple fatalities, causing a wave of panic among the local population. According to a New Orleans Police spokesperson, initial findings corroborate that a car struck a crowd, followed by the alarming information regarding gunfire from the vehicle's driver. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing injured individuals on the ground, while a CBS reporter confirmed this chaotic scenario.

In response, law enforcement has yet to provide explicit confirmation of the weapon-related claims but is conducting an investigation into the matter. Residents were urged to evacuate from the vicinity as the New Orleans government agency, Nola Ready, described the incident as a "mass casualty incident" occurring at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Street.

As authorities work to ascertain the details of this unfolding situation, we advise readers to stay tuned for real-time updates and developments regarding this incident, which has significantly impacted the vibrant nightlife of New Orleans.

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