At least 10 people are reported dead and dozens injured after a driver plowed a car into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, according to authorities.

The driver reportedly exited the vehicle and fired a weapon after hitting the crowd. A large police presence was reported at the scene. 

“There has been a mass casualty incident on Canal and Bourbon Street. Get yourself away from the area,” NOLA Ready announced on social media. 

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Police respond to mass casualty incident on Bourbon Street in New Orleans

Police and EMS vehicles respond to a mass casualty incident reported on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2025. (WVUE)

“The 8th District is currently working a mass casualty incident involving a vehicle that drove into a large crowd on Canal and Bourbon Street,” city officials said. 

The NOLA City website states 30 injured patients have been transported by NOEMS and 10 fatalities. 

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At least 10 people are reported dead after a driver plowed a car into a group of people on Bourbon Street.  (WVUE)

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The incident happened around 3:15 a.m. at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Iberville, local news station WGNO reported.

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Police have not confirmed the number of victims involved in the incident. 

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

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