More than a dozen people were injured Saturday when a vehicle crashed into participants at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year in New Iberia, Louisiana, according to local authorities.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed the driver is in custody following the incident. Emergency responders transported at least 11 people by ground ambulance and two others by air ambulance to area hospitals, according to local media reports.

Authorities indicated that some of the injuries sustained in the crash are believed to be serious, though specific details about the victims' conditions have not been released.

The parade was being held to celebrate the Lao New Year, an important cultural celebration. The driver's identity has not been publicly released by authorities.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Local law enforcement has not provided additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident or potential charges the driver may face.