Dozens hurt as truck hits Mardi Gras parade crowd

A man is being investigated for suspected drink-driving after a pick-up truck slammed into a crowd watching a Mardi Gras weekend parade in New Orleans' Mid-City section, injuring 28 people including children and a police officer.

Asked whether terrorism was suspected, police chief Michael Harrison did not say "No", but added that it looked like a case of driving while intoxicated.