Horror as car ploughs into crowd at 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 22:13, 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.Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.