Fatal Incident on Bourbon Street

On New Year's Day, a mass casualty incident occurred in New Orleans' French Quarter when a vehicle drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in several fatalities. Witnesses reported that the driver exited the vehicle and began firing a weapon, prompting police to return fire. The incident took place during the early hours at the bustling intersection of Bourbon and Canal Streets. Emergency services, including police cars and ambulances, responded swiftly to the scene. Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of casualties or whether the attack was intentional or accidental. The public has been advised to avoid the area while investigations continue.