A horrific incident on New Year's Day in New Orleans has cast a somber shadow over the upcoming College Football Playoff semifinal game between Georgia and Notre Dame. A driver deliberately drove a vehicle into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in at least ten fatalities and over thirty injuries. The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl logo was displayed at midfield during a previous game at the Caesars Superdome, the venue for the upcoming playoff game. (John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley expressed condolences and stated that organizers are working closely with authorities. Security concerns are paramount given the Superdome's large capacity. New Orleans Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick indicated the game is expected to proceed as planned, emphasizing efforts to ensure safety for attendees.
Emergency responders worked at the scene of the attack on Bourbon Street. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The driver, who died in an exchange of gunfire with police, also injured two officers. Improvised explosive devices were found at the scene, and the FBI is working to determine their viability.
Law enforcement investigated the crime scene in the aftermath of the attack. (Kat Ramirez for Fox News Digital)
The Sugar Bowl game between Georgia and Notre Dame is scheduled for Wednesday evening.
