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Injured people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, USA.
On January 1, in New Orleans city of Louisiana state of America, a man ran a pickup truck on people celebrating. At least 10 people have lost their lives in this. At the same time, more than 30 people have been injured.
According to CNN, this incident happened on Bourbon Street in the city. People present there told that early in the morning a speeding vehicle came and ran over the people who were celebrating. After this a person got down from it. He started firing at people, in response to which the police force also had to open fire. Information about whether the attacker has been caught or not is not yet available.
ABC News, citing a police spokesperson, said it appeared the attack was deliberate. After this incident the atmosphere of New Year celebrations turned into mourning. The police is investigating the matter The injured people have been sent to 5 hospitals in the city.
Earlier on December 25, a similar accident had happened in Germany also. A Saudi doctor ran a car over people in the market of Magdeburg city. 5 died and more than 200 people were injured in the incident.
Ambulances take injured people to the hospital on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
This vehicle was used to attack the crowd.
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Bourbon Street is known for LGBTQ parties
There are many bars and restaurants on Bourbon Street. The area is popular for LGBTQ parties and has been called the heart of the gay community. Many people from the LGBTQ community had come here to celebrate the New Year on Wednesday.
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Improvised explosive devices found at the scene
FBI Agent Duncan said improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were found at the scene. That means we are trying to find out whether they have been used. He advised people to stay away from the spot.
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FBI said- this is not a terrorist incident
FBI Special Agent Althea Duncan has given a press briefing on this matter. He said the FBI has taken over the case. This is not a terrorist incident. Earlier, the mayor of the city had called it a terrorist incident.
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New Orleans Mayor called the accident a terrorist incident
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has called the accident ‘terrible’. He asked on social media to pray for those injured in the accident. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has called the incident a terrorist attack. He said the incident is still under investigation.
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