At least 10 dead after gunman crashes truck into New Orleans crowd, city authorities say
Earlier CBS News, citing witnesses, reported that a truck had crashed into the crowd at high speed, and then the driver got out and started firing a weapon, with police returning fire
At least one person has been confirmed as dead in the incident in New Orleans - @GeoffMoJo EarthCam
At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured when a truck drove into a large crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter early on Wednesday, a city government agency said.
It said no further information was immediately available.
Earlier CBS News, citing witnesses, reported that a truck had crashed into the crowd at high speed, and then the driver got out and started firing a weapon, with police returning fire.
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"Initial reports show a car may have plowed into a group of people. Injuries are unknown but there are reported fatalities," New Orleans Police Department spokesperson told CBS News.
The police department did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment.
