Several injured after vehicle drives into crowd at Louisiana parade

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by Laila Perrier
April 5, 2026
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Multiple people injured when vehicle drove into crowd during Louisiana parade.

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A vehicle drove into a crowd at a Louisiana parade on Saturday, injuring multiple people including parade participants, according to police. The incident occurred during what should have been a routine community celebration, raising immediate questions about public safety at such events. Authorities have not yet released details about the driver's identity, the vehicle involved, or the extent of injuries to those struck. Investigations into the cause of the collision are underway. Incidents of vehicles striking crowds at public gatherings have prompted increased scrutiny of event security measures nationwide.

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