<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">At least 14 people have been killed and 24 others injured after a vehicle ploughed into crowds watching bikers at a popular carnival in Nigeria's southern port city of Calabar.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Eyewitnesses said that a speeding driver lost control of the car.</div><div><br></div><div>Pictures shared online in the immediate aftermath of the incident show bodies strewn across the street.</div><div><br></div><div>The month-long annual carnival, which features several events, has become a big draw since it was launched in 2004.</div><div><br></div><div>Dubbed Africa's biggest street party, it attracts local and foreign tourists throughout December.</div><div><br></div><div>Tuesday's incident took place during the popular bikers' parade on one of the major carnival routes which had been closed to vehicle traffic.</div><div><br></div><div>The event features riders, including celebrities, from across the country, some adorned in colourful costumes, performing stunts.</div><div><br></div><div>The police said a drunk driver - who has been arrested - had lost control of the car and ploughed into the crowd.</div><div><br></div><div>Cross River State Governor Prof Ben Ayade cancelled the rest of the bikers' parade and called for an immediate investigation.</div><div><br></div><div>Other events planned for the rest of the carnival - which is set to end on New Year's Eve with a fireworks display - have not been cancelled. - BBC</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>