New Year Tragedy: Terror Strikes New Orleans

A vehicle attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day resulted in 10 deaths and 30 injuries. The FBI is investigating it as a terrorist act. The driver was killed in a police firefight. This attack is part of a worrying trend of vehicles being used for mass violence.

In a shocking tragedy on New Year's Day, a vehicle plowed through a crowd in New Orleans, leaving 10 people dead and 30 others injured. The incident is under investigation by the FBI as a potential act of terrorism.

The chaos unfolded early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street when the driver, who was later killed in a shootout with police, intentionally targeted revellers. The assailant reportedly emerged from the truck and opened fire on responding officers before being shot.

Authorities are treating the attack as deliberate, with New Orleans Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick stating, 'It was very intentional behaviour.' The area was crowded due to the Sugar Bowl college football game. Law enforcement will maintain heightened security at the event.

(With inputs from agencies.)