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At least 10 killed in New Orleans car-ramming attack
By Jordi Bou
January 1, 2025 - At least ten people have been killed and 35 others injured after a man drove into a large crowd in New Orleans’ French Quarter as revellers were celebrating the New Year.
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The incident at 3:15 local time occurred at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Streets during New Year's celebrations, the city said in a statement.
The driver fired at police and struck two police officers from the vehicle after it crashed, Reuters reports.