A car plowed into a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early on New Year's Day, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more. The driver then emerged from the vehicle and opened fire. Police and ambulances rushed to the scene, declaring a 'mass casualty incident' and urging people to avoid the area.
At least 10 people have died and dozens more left injured in a New Year's Day terrorist attack after a car smashed into a crowd of revellers in New Orleans .
READ MORE:Thousands of revellers gather in major city for scam 'firework spectacular' - a year after Dublin fake parade US Army veteran Jim Mowrer said on X that he saw an SUV 'speeding' down the road and 'running people over'. He wrote: "Was on Bourbon Street in New Orleans went my wife tonight about 20 minutes ago. SUV came down speeding and running people over. Mass casualty event, tried to first aid but most were dead. Estimate double digit deaths."
How many people have died? A total of 10 people have died and 30 people have been injured including one police officer, according to the latest update from the City of New Orleans government. No specific details have been released so far on how many people suffered injuries from the vehicle or gunshot wounds. The casualties have been taken to the University Medical Center, Touro Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Campus, and Ochsner Baptist Campus.
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