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At Least 13 Injured as Car Hits Lao New Year Parade in Louisiana

Investigators say early findings point away from an intentional attack.

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An officer of the New South Wales Police Force Highway Patrol driving a 7-series BMW has pulled over the driver of a BMW X3 on Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach. The emergency lights are activated during the stop. This image was taken on a hot and sunny afternoon on 6 March 2025.

Overview

  • The crash at the Louisiana Lao New Year parade in New Iberia on Saturday left at least 13 people hospitalized, with local reports placing total injuries between 13 and 16 and several in serious or critical condition.
  • Acadian Ambulance said it deployed ten ambulances and two medical helicopters and transported 11 patients by ground and two by air.
  • The driver is in custody, and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office says its preliminary review indicates the crash was not intentional.
  • Festival organizers canceled Saturday night’s music programs and shifted all security to the scene while the investigation continues.
  • Deputies said the collision happened near Savannakhet Street and Melancon Road in the Lanexang Village area, which hosts the long-running Lao New Year celebration.