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Media reports indicated that a US male citizen had intentionally driven a pick-up truck into a crowd of people celebrating the new year in the city\u2019s French quarter shortly after 3am local time.<\/p>\n

The 42-year-old suspect was killed in a police shootout that injured two officers. His potential allegiance to ISIL extremists is under investigation after a flag of the terrorist organization and improvised explosives were found in the rented vehicle and in other locations nearby, according to the FBI.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack in New Orleans, where a driver struck a crowd gathered to celebrate the New Year, reportedly killing at least 15 people and injuring over 30 others,\u201d said his Associate Spokesperson, Florencia Soto Nino-Martinez.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe extends his condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives and to the Government and people of Louisiana and the United States. He also wishes a swift recovery to those persons injured.\u201d<\/p>\n

The US authorities are also investigating possible links between the outrage and a deadly vehicle explosion in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n

Reports indicated that a Tesla\u00a0Cybertruck\u00a0exploded near the entrance of Trump International Hotel on New Year\u2019s Day. Police said that the driver was killed and seven others were injured when a combination of fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel was detonated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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