He College Football Playoffs The quarterfinal matchup between No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Notre Dame was overshadowed by tragedy early Wednesday when an unidentified driver intentionally rammed a car into a large crowd of people celebrating the New Year at Bourbon Street, killing at least 10 people and injuring more. more than two dozen more, according to New Orleans officials.
The horrific attack, which the FBI is investigating as an act of terror, took place as thousands of college football fans headed to the historic city for Wednesday night’s game at the Caesar’s Superdome.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl logo at midfield during the CFP Allstate Sugar Bowl semifinal game between the Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies on Jan. 1, 2024, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley issued a statement Wednesday sharing his condolences for the victims. He added that organizers continue to work with authorities before the start.
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“The sugar bowl The Committee is devastated by the terrible events that occurred early this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. “We are in ongoing discussions with authorities at the local, state and federal levels and will communicate more details as they become available.”
Concerns about pre-match security have become a major concern. The Superdome, which houses the new orleans saints, It has a capacity of more than 80,000 people.
During a news conference Wednesday morning, Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick appeared to indicate that the match would go ahead as planned.
Emergency responders survey the scene on Bourbon Street after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at the New Orleans Canal and Bourbon Street on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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“I will say that we want our community and our visitors to continue to enjoy – there is a lot to enjoy in New Orleans. And we will make sure that our roads and the Superdome are safe for the game today.”
The New Orleans Police Department said in its latest statement that the driver killed at least 10 people and injured 35 others after intentionally plowing into a crowd in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day.
The suspect, who has not been identified, exchanged gunfire with law enforcement, wounding two officers before being fatally run over.
Police investigate a crime scene on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. A driver plowed into a crowd of New Year’s revelers and began firing a gun in the early morning hours. (Kat Ramirez for Pak Gazette Digital)
The FBI said improvised explosive devices were found and investigators are working to confirm whether they are viable.
Wednesday’s game is scheduled to begin at 8:45 p.m. ET.
