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In a devastating incident in Vancouver, British Columbia, at least nine individuals were killed when a vehicle struck a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day festival, a celebration of Filipino culture, taking place on Saturday evening. Local authorities are treating the event as a “mass casualty incident,” and a 30-year-old male driver has been taken into custody.
At around 8:14 PM, the driver allegedly collided with festival attendees at the gathering located near East 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street, prompting swift emergency responses. Photographs illustrate that the vehicle, reported to be a black SUV, sustained severe front-end damage, with deployed airbags indicating a collision's force.
The Vancouver Police Department has confirmed the tragic outcome, stating, “As of now, we can confirm nine people have died after a man drove through a crowd at last night’s Lapu Lapu Festival.” This annual event is dedicated to Datu Lapu Lapu, a revered national hero from the Philippines, making the incident particularly poignant for the local Filipino community.
Interim Police Chief Steve Rai stated during a news conference that the motive remains unclear but mentioned that the driver had previous encounters with law enforcement. Witnesses at the scene reported that community members restrained the driver until police arrived, displaying a swift and commendable response amid chaos.
As investigations move forward, authorities continue to express their condolences, acknowledging the profound impact of this tragic event on families and the broader community, while emphasizing the necessity for further clarity surrounding the incident.
In a devastating incident in Vancouver, British Columbia, at least nine individuals were killed when a vehicle struck a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day festival, a celebration of Filipino culture, taking place on Saturday evening. Local authorities are treating the event as a “mass casualty incident,” and a 30-year-old male driver has been taken into custody.
At around 8:14 PM, the driver allegedly collided with festival attendees at the gathering located near East 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street, prompting swift emergency responses. Photographs illustrate that the vehicle, reported to be a black SUV, sustained severe front-end damage, with deployed airbags indicating a collision's force.
The Vancouver Police Department has confirmed the tragic outcome, stating, “As of now, we can confirm nine people have died after a man drove through a crowd at last night’s Lapu Lapu Festival.” This annual event is dedicated to Datu Lapu Lapu, a revered national hero from the Philippines, making the incident particularly poignant for the local Filipino community.
Interim Police Chief Steve Rai stated during a news conference that the motive remains unclear but mentioned that the driver had previous encounters with law enforcement. Witnesses at the scene reported that community members restrained the driver until police arrived, displaying a swift and commendable response amid chaos.
As investigations move forward, authorities continue to express their condolences, acknowledging the profound impact of this tragic event on families and the broader community, while emphasizing the necessity for further clarity surrounding the incident.
