A chaotic scene unfolded in New Orleans’ French Quarter on Wednesday after a vehicle plowed into a crowd on Canal and Bourbon Street, killing 10 people and injuring 30 others. Local authorities called it one of the deadliest incidents in the city’s recent history.
Emergency crews rushed to the area, with NOLA Ready, the city’s emergency team, confirming the toll: \"30 injured patients transported… and 10 fatalities\". The cause of the crash remains under investigation, though witnesses described panic as the vehicle sped through the bustling tourist hotspot.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell urged calm, calling it a \"heartbreaking day for our community\". The popular nightlife district, usually filled with jazz and laughter, was cordoned off as federal and local agencies worked through the night.
Questions linger about driver intent—was it an accident or deliberate? Officials haven’t released details, but the FBI has joined the probe. Travelers and locals are advised to avoid the area as cleanup continues.
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10 dead, 30 injured as vehicle rams into crowd in New Orleans
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