Car Crashes into Crowd in New Orleans, Multiple Fatalities Reported
A car plowed into a crowd in New Orleans, resulting in multiple fatalities and at least ten injuries, according to initial reports. The incident occurred at around 3:15 am, when the driver allegedly drove into the crowd and then opened fire, eyewitnesses claim. The police responded with gunfire and killed the driver, according to CBS News.
As of now, the police have confirmed multiple fatalities and injuries, but details on the circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear.
The FBI has discovered explosives at the crime scene, a spokesperson confirmed to Fox News. Two police officers were injured in the subsequent shooting that followed the attack.
New Orleans’ Mayor described the incident as a terrorist attack.
The popular tourist street, Bourbon Street, has been cordoned off, and images and videos on social media show a large presence of rescue teams and several people lying on the ground.
The city’s emergency management has advised residents and visitors to avoid the area, and further information is expected to be released throughout the day.