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Suspect In Custody In New Orleans Parade Crash

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New Orleans police said the number of people injured after a vehicle crashed into a crowd watching the Krewe of Endymion parade in the Mid-City section of New Orleans has increased to 28 and a suspect has been taken into custody.

Police Chief Michael Harrison said one person was in custody and that he was being investigated for driving while intoxicated in the crash on Saturday.

Harrison said police do not suspect terrorism.

The chief said 21 people were hospitalized after the crash with five victims in guarded condition. Seven others declined to be hospitalized.