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More than 20 group were injured connected Saturday aft an alleged drunk driver plowed into pedestrians astatine a Louisiana parade celebrating nan Lao New Year, according to KADN-TV (Fox 15).
The driver, who has not been publically identified, is successful custody, according to a connection from nan Iberia parish sheriff’s office. Some of nan injuries are believed to beryllium serious, authorities said.
Eleven group were transported by crushed and 2 by air, according to first responders.
The investigation is ongoing. The sheriff’s agency does not judge nan enactment was intentional.
Videos posted to societal media showed a chaotic segment pinch respective group connected nan crushed adjacent a bluish vehicle.
On Twitter/X, Louisiana politician Jeff Landry said he and his woman were “praying for each those affected”. He besides expressed gratitude for nan first responders.
This year’s yearly Louisiana Lao New Year began connected Friday and was scheduled to tally done Sunday. The arena was billed arsenic a ceremony of nan civilization and traditions of nan South Asian state Laos.
A livestream posted to nan festival’s Facebook connected Saturday showed attendees dancing connected nan street, a moving float and dancers successful accepted wear.
It is unclear if nan show will proceed connected Sunday arsenic scheduled.
