A person was killed in New Orleans when they were hit by a float during the Krewe of Endymion parade, the city says. It's the second person killed this week by a parade float.
Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said a tandem float was involved in the incident."I do have my concerns and I think we have to do our due diligence in making sure this is a safe Carnival for everyone," he told reporters.NOLA Ready, the city's emergency preparedness campaign, and Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced tandem floats won't be allowed for the rest of the season. Tandem floats have two or more sections connected by a hitch.
— NOLA Ready #MardiGras February 23, 2020 It is the second death during the Carnival season that precedes Mardi Gras.A woman was killed Wednesday night during the Krewe of Nyx parade. She was hit by a tandem float, authorities said.In 2017 a pickup truck went into the crowd and dozens of people were injured. The driver went to prison and was released in July 2018, NOLA.com reported.Five parades are scheduled for Sunday, officials said.
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