Woman killed by Mardi Gras float in New Orleans was possibly reaching for beads, police say

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A 58-year-old woman died after she was struck by a float during a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans on Wednesday night, officials say.

. The preliminary report is"derived from raw information" and is"subject to change," police say.

. Police announced after the incident that float #20 would be the final one to ride in the parade, but non-float elements could detour around the scene and continue.

 

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Bet alcohol didn't have a play in that accident

HEY NBC, YOU FORGOT SOMETHING. DEMOCRACY.

Lots of people don't know this, but those floats don't actually float, they roll on wheels.

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