Multiple People Injured After Car Strikes Pedestrians At Lao New Year Parade In Louisiana

Several group were injured erstwhile a car struck revelers astatine a parade celebrating nan Lao New Year successful Louisiana, officials said.

The car struck "multiple pedestrians" Saturday day astatine nan area of Savannakhet and Melancon Road successful New Iberia, nan Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office told NBC News.

A Louisiana Lao New Year arena celebrating nan Buddhist caller twelvemonth was underway astatine nan time.

"Several individuals sustained injuries, immoderate of which are believed to beryllium serious," nan sheriff's agency said.

Acadian Ambulance said connected X it transported 11 patients by crushed and 2 by aerial successful nan incident.

The driver is successful custody, nan sheriff's agency said, without disclosing their name.

"Based connected nan preliminary investigation, this does not look to beryllium an intentional act," nan sheriff's agency said.

The investigation is ongoing.

Gov. Jeff Landry wrote on Facebook: "Sharon and I are praying for each those affected, and are grateful for nan first responders who person responded to nan scene."