Horror as car ploughs into crowd at Louisiana parade, with at least 16 injured

Horror as car ploughs into crowd at Louisiana parade, with at least 16 injured A car ploughed into a crowd which had gathered for a parade near Captain Cade and Melancon Road in New Iberia, Louisiana leaving 16 people were injured, with five critically injuredCommentsNewsJoe Smith News Reporter22:07, 04 Apr 2026Updated 22:24, 04 Apr 2026View ImageA vehicle struck multiple people during the Louisiana Lao New Year celebration (Image: Bubblez Laila/Facebook)A car has ploughed into a parade injuring 16 people in the United States.‌Local news reports that 16 people were injured, with five critically injured, after a vehicle hit parade participants in New Iberia, Louisiana, according to WBRZ2.‌Ten ambulances and two air ambulances have been dispatched to the scene of the tragic incident, Acadian Ambulance said.‌Iberia Parish Sheriff's Department is investigating after a car drove into a crowd at a New Iberia festival.The crowd was gathered for a parade near Captain Cade and Melancon Road in New Iberia.KPEL reported that the event was the Louisiana Lao New Year celebration in Iberia Parish.‌Two patients were transported by air ambulance and another 11 patients were transported by ground to nearby hospitals following the incident.Videos and images shared to social media showed the chaotic aftermath, with emergency workers trying to marshal shocked crowds at the event.The Louisiana Lao New Year Festival is a long-running cultural celebration held ever year in Iberia Parish. The three-day event, which began on Friday celebrates Lao traditions, food, music, and community heritage.Article continues belowIt is unclear what led to the crash or whether it was accidental and local authorities have not yet released details about the driver or any potential charges.The full extent of injuries to the victims and their condition is still being evaluated as emergency crews work at the scene.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news br...