The NFL has launched a press release promising “comprehensive security plans” for Tremendous Bowl 59 in New Orleans following the terrorist assault that happened within the metropolis on Wednesday.
Fifteen individuals have been killed and no less than 35 others are injured after a person drove into a big crowd of individuals within the early hours of New Yr’s Day, authorities have stated.
The assault in New Orleans comes just below six weeks earlier than town is scheduled to host this yr’s Tremendous Bowl on February 9.
The Superdome has seven instances beforehand hosted the Tremendous Bowl
In a press release following the horrific occasion, the NFL burdened that Tremendous Bowl LIX will nonetheless be a “safe and enjoyable experience'” at Caesars Superdome.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the devastating incident in New Orleans,” an NFL assertion learn. “Our thoughts are with the victims, the New Orleans community and all those affected.
“The NFL and the native host committee have been working collaboratively with native, state and federal companies the previous two years and have developed complete safety plans. These planning classes will proceed as they do with all main NFL occasions and we’re assured attendees can have a protected and pleasurable Tremendous Bowl expertise.”
The Superdome in New Orleans was resulting from host the Sugar Bowl on New Yr’s Day, the School Soccer quarter-final between Georgia and Notre Dame, however the sport was postponed to Thursday following the assault.
