Horrific attack in New Orleans, USA: Pickup truck drives into crowd on New Year’s Eve, killing 10 people and about 35

New Orleans: New Year's Eve turned into a nightmare - attack on New Year's Eve.

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In the early hours of New Year’s Day 2025, a horrific incident unfolded in the famous French Quarter of New Orleans, leaving the city in shock. At approximately 3:15 AM local time, a white pickup truck drove into a crowd celebrating the arrival of the new year at the busy intersection of Canal and Bourbon Street.

Shocking Toll

The collision claimed the lives of at least ten people, while approximately 30 others sustained injuries. The wounded were promptly transported to various hospitals across the city, including University Medical Center and Touro Hospital. The condition of the injured varies, with two police officers also reported injured; their condition has been described as stable.

Deliberate Act

Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick stated that the driver acted intentionally, attempting to “run over as many people as possible.” Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as the driver exited the vehicle after the crash and opened fire on both the crowd and responding police officers.