At least 15 people have died following a mass casualty event in New Orleans, city authorities say.
City's emergency preparedness department said that a further 30 people are injured, reports the BBC.
Wounded people have been transported to hospital, and public safety partners are on scene, Nola Ready adds.
The city's public alert system announced, "There are 30 injured patients that have been transported by New Orleans Emergency Medical Services and 10 fatalities."
National broadcaster ABC, citing a police spokesperson, reported that the act appeared to have been intentional.
The incident occurred on Bourbon Street at approximately 3:15am local time, according to various media outlets.
Further details about the driver, the motive, and the victims are yet to be disclosed as investigations continue.
