Tragedy Strikes French Quarter: High-Speed Truck Chaos
A tragic incident unfolded on Bourbon Street in New Orleans when a truck plowed into a crowd, resulting in at least 10 deaths and 30 injuries. The driver allegedly exited the vehicle and opened fire, prompting police to return fire. Details remain scarce.

A devastating incident occurred on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter early Wednesday, leaving at least 10 people dead and 30 injured. The calamity involved a truck driving into a crowd at high speed.
According to eyewitnesses cited by CBS News, after the collision, the driver reportedly exited the vehicle and began firing a weapon, which led to police returning fire. The New Orleans Police Department has not provided further commentary on the incident.
Initial reports indicate that the chaotic scene began with the truck crashing into a group of people, though specific injury counts remain unconfirmed. Efforts to obtain comments from the police department by Reuters were unsuccessful.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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