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Bollards Under Repair Before New Orleans Attack That Killed 14

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  • Security bollards, intended to prevent vehicular entries into pedestrian zones, were absent before a truck attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day.
  • The incident claimed 14 lives and left 35 injured, prompting Louisiana officials to confirm that the barriers were malfunctioning and under renovation.
  • Authorities plan to enhance safety measures leading up to the NFL Super Bowl scheduled for February 9.
  • New Orleans Police defended existing protocols after a suspect managed to circumvent them, leading to police labeling the event as an act of terrorism.
  • Mayor LaToya Cantrell highlighted the issue of malfunctioning bollards, which had been problematic due to clogs from Mardi Gras beads.

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