Several people died when a car drove into the audience at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada, police said.
The driver of the car was arrested immediately after the incident, which happened at eight o’clock in the evening local time, “Sky News” reports.
Local media write that an SUV crashed into pedestrians during the annual Lapu-Lapu festival, which celebrates Filipino culture.
#ÚltimaHora🚨 Varias personas murieron y otras resultaron heridas tras ser atropelladas por un conductor durante un festival en la avenida 41 Este y Fraser, #Canadá.
— Alejandro Cacho (@Cachoperiodista) April 27, 2025
El incidente ocurrió poco después de las 8 p. m. y el responsable ya fue detenido. #Atropello pic.twitter.com/xoRpCSW2ls
The festival pays tribute to the leader of the anti-colonial struggle in the Philippines in the 16th century. Unverified footage on social media shows numerous police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks at the scene, with injured people lying on the ground.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said on X that he was “shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident.” “Our thoughts are with everyone affected and with the Filipino community of Vancouver at this incredibly difficult time,” he stated.
Source: Nova, Photo: X/Mario_Moray
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