Several fatalities were reported after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans‘ French Quarter early Wednesday morning.
Witnesses reported that a truck sped into a crowd before the driver exited the vehicle and began firing a weapon, prompting police to return fire.
New Orleans’ emergency preparedness agency had previously issued a warning about a potential incident in the French Quarter, advising people to avoid the area.
At this time, police have not confirmed the exact nature of the injuries or the number of fatalities.
“Initial reports show a car may have plowed into a group of people. Injuries are unknown but there are reported fatalities,” a police department spokesperson said, as quoted by CBS news.
The incident occurred during the early hours of New Year’s Day, a time when the popular tourist area would typically be bustling with activity.
