Death toll from New Orleans vehicle attack rises to 15, coroner says
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Local media reports names of some victimspublished at 16:53
16:53
We are starting to learn the names of some of the victims of the New Orleans attack through local and US media reports.
The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate reports that 18-year-old Nikyra Dedeaux, 37-year-old Reggie Hunter, and 27-year-old Tiger Bech were among those who died.
The Associated Press also spoke to a friend of Dedeaux's who witnessed the tragedy.
A University of Georgia student was critically injured, according to a statement from the school's president, Jere W Morehead.
Two Israeli citizens were among those injured in the attack, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also posted on X.
Authorities discovered guns and explosives in vehicle, AP reportspublished at 17:09
17:09
The Associated Press reports that authorities found guns and pipe bombs in the vehicle, according to a Louisiana State Police bulletin the outlet obtained.
The bulletin describes devices that were concealed inside coolers and wired for remote detonation. A remote control was also discovered.
Death toll rises to 15, New Orleans coroner sayspublished at 17:28
17:28BREAKING
We've just had an update from the New Orleans coroner, who has confirmed that the number of people killed in the attack has risen from 10 to 15.
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