Mass casualty event reported at New Orleans new year celebrations
Briefly

New Orleans' public safety body warned on X of a mass casualty event saying, "there has been a mass casualty incident on Canal and Bourbon Street. Get yourself away from the area." This statement underscores the severity of the incident, prompting immediate action from the public to ensure their safety amidst unfolding chaos.
An eyewitness recounted the harrowing scene stating, "a truck drove into the crowd at Bourbon Street at high speed and that the driver got out and started firing a weapon, with the police firing back." This highlights the violent nature of the situation and the rapid response needed from law enforcement to manage the crisis.
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