A tragic incident in New Orleans leaves 14 dead, including a British citizen, after a truck plows into a crowd celebrating New Year’s Day
New Orleans: It’s heartbreaking to hear about the tragedy that unfolded during the New Year celebrations. A British citizen was among the 14 people who lost their lives when a truck crashed into the crowd.
The city’s coroner mentioned that the British citizen died from blunt force injuries. Their name hasn’t been released yet, as the family requested some privacy while they sort out international arrangements.
Dozens more were hurt when a 42-year-old army vet, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove his rented truck into revelers on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day. It’s just awful.
According to an FBI official, this attack was planned and described it as an “evil” act of terrorism. They also stated that Jabbar was “100% inspired by ISIS.” It’s chilling to think about.
Sky News has reached out to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for more information. This is a developing story, and updates will come as more details emerge.
Stay tuned for more on this tragic event. It’s a tough time for everyone affected.
