Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana - AP News
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A vehicle struck revelers attending a Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana.
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A vehicle struck multiple people during a Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana, according to AP News. The incident occurred during what is typically a festive community gathering marking the Lao New Year, a significant cultural observance. Details about the number of injured, the driver's identity, and the circumstances of the collision were not specified in the available information. Lao New Year celebrations in Louisiana communities often draw large crowds of families and friends. Authorities would typically investigate such incidents to determine whether the collision was accidental or intentional.
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