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Multiple people have been killed after a car ploughed into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver on Saturday evening.
Canadian police said a number of pedestrians at the Lapu Lapu festival were struck down at around 8pm.
The driver has not been named but has been taken into custody.
“Multiple others" were injured in the incident, but Vancouver Police did not confirm an exact toll. It is not yet known whether the incident is believed to be deliberate.
Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney said he was “devastated to hear about the horrific events” the festival, which is a celebration of Filipino culture.
“I offer my deepest condolences to the loved ones of those killed and injured, to the Filipino Canadian community, and to everyone in Vancouver,” Mr Carney wrote on social media.
“We are all mourning with you. We are monitoring the situation closely, and thankful to our first responders for their swift action.”
Full story: Multiple people dead after car ploughs into crowd at Vancouver street festival
A number of people have been killed after a car was driven into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canadian police said.
The driver, who struck multiple pedestrians at the annual Lapu Lapu festival on Saturday evening, has been taken into custody.
Vancouver Police said "multiple others" were injured in the incident but did not confirm an exact toll.
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Athena Stavrou27 April 2025 07:39
Pictured: Police work near scene of incident
Athena Stavrou27 April 2025 07:37
Full police statement
A number of people have been killed after a car was driven into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canadian police said.
In a statement on social media, the Vancouver Police said: “A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser shortly after 8 p.m. tonight.
“The driver is in custody. We will provide more information as the investigation unfolds.”
A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser shortly after 8 p.m. tonight. The driver is in custody. We will provide more information as the investigation unfolds. pic.twitter.com/Iqh5AK5Au3
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 27, 2025Athena Stavrou27 April 2025 07:34
Multiple people dead after car ploughs into crowd at Vancouver street festival
Multiple people have been killed after a car ploughed into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver on Saturday evening.
Canadian police said a number of pedestrians at the Lapu Lapu festival were struck down at around 8pm.
The driver has not been named but has been taken into custody.
“Multiple others" were injured in the incident, but Vancouver Police did not confirm an exact toll. It is not yet known whether the incident is believed to be deliberate.
Athena Stavrou27 April 2025 07:24
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