Tragic Incident in New Orleans: Truck Plows into Crowd, Resulting in Multiple Fatalities and Injuries
America: Truck rammed into people celebrating New Year, indiscriminate firing, 12 killed, 30 injured
A truck crushed a crowd in New Orleans, America on Wednesday morning, killing 12 people and injuring more than 30. The incident took place at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Iberville. The driver started firing on the crowd, leading to an encounter with the police. The injured have been admitted to local hospitals
A tragic accident has happened in New Orleans, America. A truck hit a crowd at high speed here. People were celebrating here on the occasion of New Year. At least 12 people died and more than 30 were injured in this accident. The incident took place at around 3.15 am at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Iberville, which is famous for its nightlife and its vibrant culture. The FBI has started investigating the matter, and the local police have said that this is not a terrorist attack.
According to reports, the driver started firing on the crowd as soon as he got off the truck. In the video that surfaced from the spot, people can be seen on the road, and the sound of gunfire can be heard. Injured people can be seen on the streets. It is believed that many people died on the spot. According to eyewitnesses, New Orleans police also shot at the suspect. After the incident, the victims have been taken to local hospitals for treatment.
Emergency-like situation in Orleans
After the accident and shooting incident, security has been increased in the area, and emergency-like situation has arisen at the spot. Police vehicles, ambulances and coroner’s office vehicles are seen in the area in the video and pictures, where local officials are investigating the matter, and trying to catch the suspect.
Fear of heavy loss of life
A spokesperson for the New Orleans Police Department told Metro that “according to initial reports, it seems that a vehicle entered a group of people and crushed them. However, the loss of life and property in this could not be properly assessed, and confirmed the death of some people.
It is being told that thousands of people had gathered on nearby Bourbon Street to celebrate New Year. Police appealed to people to avoid traveling to this area for the time being as emergency teams are investigating the incident. No information has been revealed yet about the arrest of the suspect.
FBI said – this is not a terrorist incident
FBI Special Agent Althea Duncan has given a press briefing on this matter. He said that the FBI has taken the matter in its hands. This is not a terrorist incident. Earlier, the city’s mayor had described it as a terrorist incident.
New Orleans Mayor called the accident a terrorist incident
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has described this accident as ‘terrible’. He posted on social media Asked to pray for the people injured in the accident. New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell has called this accident a terrorist attack. She said that the incident is still being investigated.
FBI said – this is not a terrorist incident
FBI Special Agent Althea Duncan has given a press briefing on this matter. She said that the FBI has taken the matter in its hands. This is not a terrorist incident. Earlier, the city’s mayor had called it a terrorist incident.
Bourbon Street is known for LGBTQ parties
There are many bars and restaurants on Bourbon Street. This area is famous for LGBTQ parties and this area is called the heart of the gay community. Many people from the LGBTQ community had reached here to celebrate the New Year on Wednesday. News Source: Aajtak
