America: A car ran over crowd in New Orleans, 12 dead, 30 injured

America:  A tragic incident took place during the New Year's celebration in New Orleans, America, when a car ran over a crowd. 10 people are feared dead in this incident. According to foreign media reports, the police opened fire on the driver of the car. While a investigation officials said that the incident has been taken place at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Street, where people were celebrating the New Year.

Car ran over on a crowd

A pickup truck hit the crowd, causing this tragedy. Eyewitnesses said that after the incident, the police opened fire on the driver. After this incident, the atmosphere of New Year's celebration turned into mourning. The police is investigating the matter. 30 people were injured in this incident, who have been taken by the New Orleans Emergency Medical Service.

FBI started investigation of the case

The FBI has also started investigating this incident. According to media reports, officials say that 'improvised explosive devices' (IEDs) have also been found at the scene. The discovery of 'improvised explosive devices' makes the attack even more serious. According to the Superintendent of Police of New Orleans (new orleans news), the investigation of the incident is now in the hands of the FBI. More than three hundred officers have been deployed to investigate the matter.

Emergency like situation in Orleans

After this incident, security has been increased in the area. According to the information, emergency like situation has arisen on the spot. In the videos and pictures related to the incident, police vehicles, ambulances and coroner's office vehicles are seen in the area.\

Many people died in the incident

According to the information, a video of this incident has also surfaced. In which it can be seen how people were celebrating on the occasion of New Year at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Iberville. Then at around 3.15 am, a truck entered the crowd at high speed. The sound of bullets is also heard in the video. After hitting the crowd, the driver opened fire on the people present there. Injured people can be seen on the streets in the video. According to media reports, many people have died in this incident. According to the people present there, the New Orleans Police also fired at the suspected driver.

Summary

Let us tell you that it is not yet clear whether this was a terrorist attack or not. According to media reports, local authorities feel that this incident was done deliberately. The attacker not only crushed the crowd with the truck, but also started firing with a weapon. However, it is not yet confirmed whether this incident was done intentionally or something else.

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