New Orleans, LA — A devastating incident in the early hours of New Year’s Day has left at least 10 people dead and 30 others injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. City officials confirmed the tragedy, which occurred around 3:15 a.m. at the busy intersection of Canal and Bourbon Streets in the French Quarter.
The area, known for its vibrant nightlife, was filled with revelers celebrating the new year when the tragic event unfolded. Online footage from the scene showed police cordoning off the site as investigations began.
Authorities are working to determine the cause of the incident and whether it was accidental or deliberate. The New Year’s Eve festivities in the French Quarter typically attract large crowds, adding to the magnitude of the tragedy.
Details about the driver and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. Officials have urged the public to stay away from the area as the investigation continues.
The incident has cast a somber shadow over what was meant to be a joyous celebration, leaving the city and its residents grappling with shock and grief. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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