High-Speed Havoc: Truck Crashes & Turmoil

A speeding truck plowed into New Orleans revelers, raising alarms of a terror attack. The FBI is probing motives for the fatal incident that cost 10 lives. Past 'vehicle as a weapon' attacks have frequently incited public safety fears and prompted urban security overhauls across the globe.

A tragic incident unfolded in New Orleans as a pickup truck accelerated into a crowd of New Year's revelers, resulting in at least ten deaths. Authorities are investigating this as a potential terrorist attack, with the FBI leading the inquiry. An explosive device was also discovered at the scene.

This attack is one of many over the years where vehicles are used as deadly weapons, a tactic that has reshaped urban planning worldwide. From London to Berlin, such attacks have prompted the erection of barriers and protective measures to safeguard public spaces.

Recent similar incidents include a deadly car crash into a Christmas market in Germany, an assault on a sports complex in China, and several historic attacks in major cities like Toronto and Nice. The motives range widely from extremist beliefs to personal vendettas, leaving societies on high alert.

(With inputs from agencies.)