ABC News reported on Wednesday, citing police and city officials, that at least ten people were killed and 30 others injured when a vehicle drove into a crowd in New Orleans, USA.

"There are 30 injured patients that have been transported by NOEMS [New Orleans Emergency Medical Services] and 10 fatalities," the city authorities were quoted by ABC News as saying.

🚨 Police confirm 10 dead, 30 injured in New Orleans mass casualty event—according to eyewitnesses, the driver plowed into a crowd celebrating the New Year, got out of the vehicle, then opened fire. Police fired back. pic.twitter.com/vIkbTwowf1

— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) January 1, 2025

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ABC News, citing police, further reported that the driver, who is believed to have acted deliberately, had not yet been apprehended.

🚨💔 BREAKING: Horror unfolds in the heart of the French Quarter, New Orleans.

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

— SENO ♥︎ (@Seno_Vibes) January 1, 2025

Earlier in the day, CBS News reported that a truck driver struck a crowd in New Orleans and then opened fire.

🚨 BREAKING: HORROR ON BOURBON STREET 🚨

Multiple people have been tragically killed after a vehicle INTENTIONALLY plowed into a crowd in New Orleans' iconic Bourbon Street. The death toll has now risen to 12.

Adding to the chaos, police are currently investigating a… pic.twitter.com/wMOsyCYNfp

— know the Unknown (@imurpartha) January 1, 2025

Eyewitnesses reported that the truck crashed into the crowd on Bourbon Street at high speed, after which the driver exited the vehicle and began shooting, with police allegedly returning fire.