Driver Plows Through Crowded New Year’s Celebration In New Orleans, K*lling At Least 10 And Injuring Dozens

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Authorities in Louisiana say a motorist plowed into a crowd along Bourbon Street in New Orleans during a large holiday celebration early Wednesday morning, leaving at least 10 people dead and many others injured.

Early reports indicate the subject might have exited the vehicle and fired a weapon into the crowd, though this and other details had not yet been confirmed as of the latest updates available.

According to Fox News:

“The 8th District is currently working a mass casualty incident involving a vehicle that drove into a large crowd on Canal and Bourbon Street,” city officials said.

The NOLA City website stated 30 injured patients had been transported by NOEMS to local hospitals and announced there were at least 10 fatalities.

Police have not confirmed the number of victims involved in the incident.

The deadly collision fueled widespread social media discussion throughout Wednesday morning:

As the New York Post reported:

“A horrific act of violence took place on Bourbon Street earlier this morning,” Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said in a statement.

“Please join Sharon and I in praying for all the victims and first responders on scene. I urge all near the scene to avoid the area.”

Police are expected to provide an official update on the incident Wednesday morning.

Witnesses say police returned fire, though the suspect’s condition was not immediately clear from available reports.

Here’s some additional coverage of the developing story:



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