Driver charged with DWI after vehicle crashes into crowd at Louisiana parade
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Vehicle crashes into crowd in Louisiana, injuring at least 13 people; authorities report crash appears unintentional.
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A vehicle crashed into a crowd in Louisiana, injuring at least 13 people. Preliminary investigation findings suggest the incident was not intentional, according to officials. The crash underscores the dangers of vehicle-related accidents in public settings, particularly when large crowds gather. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the exact cause of the collision. Emergency responders treated the injured at the scene.
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Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the collision; emergency responders treated injured at scene.
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