UPDATED: Vehicle Plows Into Alabama Parade
(Gulf Shores, AL) — At least eleven people have been injured — three critically — after a vehicle plowed into an Alabama Mardi Gras parade today. It happened in the city of Gulf Shores, just south of Mobile. The victims were all members of the Gulf Shores High School marching band and injuries ranged from broken bones to internal injuries. There are unconfirmed reports the driver of the vehicle said his foot became stuck on the accelerator. Video of the scene shows several ambulances on scene with patients on stretchers being treated. A spokesperson for the city of Gulf Shores says the injured were struck from behind. The parade was canceled after the incident.
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02-28-2017 10:09:08
UPDATED: Vehicle Plows Into Alabama Parade
(Gulf Shores, AL) — At least eleven people have been injured after a vehicle plowed into an Alabama Mardi Gras parade today. It happened in the city of Gulf Shores, just south of Mobile. The extent of the injuries are not known, but most of the injured are believed to be members of a high school marching band. Video of the scene shows several ambulances on scene with patients on stretchers being treated. A spokesperson for the city of Gulf Shores says the injured were struck from behind. It happened at the Gulf Shores Mardi Gras parade, which was canceled after the incident.
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02-28-2017 09:58:07
Vehicle Plows Into Alabama Parade
(Gulf Shores, AL) — At least ten members of a high school marching band have been injured after a vehicle plowed into an Alabama Mardi Gras parade today. The extents of the injuries are not known, but most of the injured are believed to be kids. Officials say it happened at the Gulf Shores Mardi Gras parade, which was canceled after the incident.
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02-28-2017 09:44:07
