More than 20 people injured after driver crashes into crowd at Louisiana parade
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Over 20 people were injured when an alleged drunk driver struck pedestrians at a Louisiana parade celebrating the Lao New Year, with some injuries reported as serious.
- The unidentified driver is in custody, and authorities do not believe the incident was intentional; the investigation is ongoing.
- Eleven victims were transported by ground ambulance and two by air to medical facilities, according to first responders.
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry expressed prayers for those affected and gratitude for first responders on social media.
- The festival organizers canceled evening musical performances and limited activities to religious services and vendor operations due to safety concerns.
