5:27 p.m. UPDATE: Ochsner Lafayette General is treating several of those injured. Here’s their statement:
“We are actively carying for patients who were transported to our facility, Ochsner Lafayette General MEdical Center, following the incident in New Iberia. Our teams are focused on providing the highest level of car. Due to patient privacy, we’re unable to share specific details about individuals. For information about the incident itself, contact local law enforcement. We’re not able to confirm specific patient numbers or conditions at this time, as the situation remains dynamic.”
5:21 p.m. UPDATE: Statement from the Louisiana Lao New Year Festival
We are profoundly saddened by the news of the incident near the festival grounds. We are awaiting additional details from authorities as they become available. All security resources have been redirected to the scene, and we currently do not have security personnel available due to the circumstances.
In the interest of public safety, tonight’s festival music programs will be canceled (no live concerts, no alcohol sales). Vendors will remain open until 9:00 PM.
We are praying for the victims and for their families during this difficult time.
As of now, and if security resources are restored for tomorrow (Sunday) we will reopen only the religious services of the festival, and vendors will stay open.
—————————————————
4:45 p.m. UPDATE: IPSO confirmed 15 people injured in Lao New Year Festival incident.
—————————————————
UPDATE: Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident happened at the corner of Savannakhet and Melancon Road.
The driver of the vehicle that ran into a crowd during a parade is in custody. IPSO said this does not seem to be an intentional act.
Sadie Rosonet
Car that drove into crowd at Lao New Year Festival during parade, injuring at least 13 people
————————————————————
UPDATE: At least 13 people are being transported to a hospital, four in critical condition, after a car drove into a crowd at the Louisiana Lao New Year Festival in Broussard.
The crowd was gathered for a parade at the intersection of Melancon and Captain Cade Road.
Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, Acadian Ambulance and Coteau Volunteer Fire Department are all on scene.
————————————————————
UPDATE: Acadian Ambulance is responding to the incident in New Iberia, where a vehicle hit several paradegoers.
They say 13 people are being transported to a hospital, four in critical condition, but there are no confirmed deaths.
————————————————————
Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a car drove into a crowd at a New Iberia festival.
Acadian Ambulance has confirmed several people were injured in the incident.
A KATC crew is en route to the scene. We will update with more information as it becomes available.
