Vehicle Plows Into Crowd in New Orleans

A tragic incident in New Orleans saw a vehicle drive into a crowd on Bourbon Street at approximately 3:15 AM on New Year's Day, resulting in ten fatalities and thirty injuries. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver exited the vehicle and opened fire, prompting police to return fire. The area quickly became chaotic, with videos showing casualties and panic among bystanders. Emergency responders from NOLA Ready arrived promptly, transporting the injured to five local hospitals and advising people to stay away from the scene. The incident occurred during New Year’s celebrations and just before the AllState Bowl event at the nearby Caesars Superdome. Louisiana's governor condemned the attack, expressing condolences to the victims and urging the public to avoid the vicinity.