Multiple people feared dead after car ‘plows into crowd’ in New Orleans on New Year’s Day

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Multiple people are feared dead after a car reportedly plowed into a group of people in New Orleans’ Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Witness accounts recalled a truck crashing into a crowd at high speed before the driver got out and started firing a weapon, with police returning fire, CBS reported. A New Orleans Police spokesperson told CBS News "initial reports show a car may have plowed into a group of people. Injuries are unknown but there are reported fatalities.” Bourbon Street is a popular spot for bars and clubs where many New Year’s revellers were welcoming in 2025.