India, April 5 -- At least 16 people were injured, and five people are in critical condition, after a vehicle drove into participants at a parade in New Iberia, Louisiana.

According to a report by WBRZ, the incident occurred during a public parade in Iberia Parish, where crowds had gathered along the route. The incident occurred at the intersection of Savannakhet Street and Melancon Road, according to deputies.

Fox News 15 reported that the driver is now in the custody of the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office (IPSO).

According to IPSO, this does not seem to be an intentional act based on the preliminary investigation.

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