New Orleans 'terror' attack: Huge Airbnb fire linked to car ploughing through crowd that killed 10
New Orleans 'terror' attack: Huge Airbnb fire linked to car ploughing through crowd that killed 10
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A fire at an Airbnb in New Orleans has been linked to the horror New Year’s Day attack which killed 10 people, as officials suggested it was used by the suspect. Earlier today, as people were celebrating the arrival of 2025, an SUV ploughed into those out celebrating. Ten were killed and another 35 injured, in what the mayor has described as a terrorist attack.
While the horror was unfolding, dozens of people were evacuated from the St Rocha area or the city. Sources within the local police force told Nola they believe an Airbnb in the area was being rented by the suspect behind the sickening Bourbon Street attack.
The overnight attack occurred at the intersection of Bourbon Street, famous for its many bars and clubs, and Iberville at around 3.15am local time in New Orleans, Louisiana, with multiple people seen lying on the ground injured. Mayor LaToya Cantrell confirmed the incident was a "terrorist attack" and she asked for people to "stay clear from Bourbon Street and eight blocks around.".
She added: "It's very active and a unified command is in place right now." It was later confirmed by police the driver of the vehicle then got out and fired at officers with two injured. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said the driver was "hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage he did.".
