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Several people are feared to be dead after a car may have plowed into a group of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, according to authorities.

The driver reportedly got out of the vehicle and fired a weapon. A large police presence was reported at the scene. 

“There has been a mass casualty incident on Canal and Bourbon Street. Get yourself away from the area,” NOLA Ready announced on social media. 

The incident happened around 3:15 a.m. at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Iberville, local news station WGNO reported.

Authorities have not confirmed the number of victims involved in the incident. 

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.