January 1st 2025.
During the early hours of New Year's Day, a tragic event unfolded in New Orleans as a vehicle plowed into a crowded area on Canal and Bourbon streets, leaving at least 10 people dead and 30 injured. The city was in a state of shock as Mayor LaToya Cantrell confirmed that this was indeed a terrorist attack. The victims were immediately taken to different hospitals for medical attention.
The city's emergency preparedness agency, NOLA Ready, issued a warning for people to avoid the area. This devastating incident occurred in the midst of New Year's celebrations and just hours before the highly anticipated AllState Bowl, a college football quarter-final, was set to take place at the Caesars Superdome. With thousands of people expected to attend, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation.
Witnesses described the horror they witnessed as the events unfolded. One witness, Kevin Garcia, recounted the chaos and terror he experienced as he saw the truck plow through the crowd and a body fly towards him. He even heard what he believed to be gunshots. Another witness, Whit Davis, described the panic and chaos as people started running and screaming while they were inside a nightclub on Bourbon Street. She also mentioned seeing dead bodies and people receiving first aid.
The police were quick to respond and instructed everyone to put away their phones and leave the area as soon as possible. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry expressed his condolences and urged everyone to pray for the victims and first responders. He also advised people to avoid the area for their own safety.
The incident occurred in the French Quarter, the historic and vibrant center of New Orleans where Bourbon Street is located. The city was still in the midst of New Year's celebrations, with open-air concerts, special deals at restaurants, and events such as LGBTQ parties featuring dancing and drag cabaret. It was a bustling and lively atmosphere, with many festivities planned for the Allstate Sugar Bowl and a parade that had taken place the day before.
The news of this tragic event spread quickly, with CNN and Associated Press reporting on the details. As a media outlet, we also urge our readers to stay updated with the latest news by downloading our 9NEWS app, available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the first responders who bravely faced this horrific act of violence.
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