10 killed as vehicle plows into busy New Orleans crowd
What's the story
At least 10 people were killed and 30 others injured when a vehicle plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans's French Quarter early Wednesday. The incident took place during the bustling early hours of New Year's Day. Witnesses told CBS News that a truck crashed into the crowd at high speed. After the crash, the driver allegedly exited the vehicle and began firing a weapon, leading to police returning fire.
Casualties reported
30 injured in New Orleans's Bourbon Street incident
The City of New Orleans confirmed that 30 people were rushed to local hospitals with injuries after the incident. A spokesperson for the New Orleans Police Department told CBS News that "initial reports show a car may have plowed into a group of people." The attack appears to be intentional, according to authorities, who added that the motorist has not been arrested.
Twitter Post
Visuals from the street
🚨💔 BREAKING: Horror unfolds in the heart of the French Quarter, New Orleans.
— SENO ♥︎ (@Seno_Vibes) January 1, 2025
A pickup truck slammed into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations, killing at least 10 people and injuring several others. A night of joy turned into a devastating tragedy. 🌙💔
Our hearts go out to… pic.twitter.com/4WubTfofs6
Eyewitnesses
Body came flying at me: Eyewitness
Eyewitnesses described New Year's Eve celebrations turning into tragedy when the truck drove into the crowd. "All I seen was a truck slamming into everyone on the left side of Bourbon sidewalk," Kevin Garcia told CNN shortly after the incident. "A body came flying at me," he added. Another witness told the network, "Everyone started yelling and...running to the back, and then we basically went into lockdown...When they finally let us out of the club...I saw a few dead bodies."
Germany
Similar attack happened in Germany
Shortly before Christmas, a similar attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killed five people and injured over 200. Eyewitnesses said the vehicle—a black BMW—drove at high speed for about 400 meters toward the town hall. The driver was immediately arrested and identified as Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor who has been living in Germany since 2006.