Several people have been killed and multiple others injured after a car drove into a crowd during the Lapu Lapu festival, a Filipino cultural celebration in Vancouver, according to local police.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, and the driver is now in custody.
Emergency services responded quickly, with unverified social media footage showing injured individuals on the ground.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim expressed shock and sadness, offering support to those affected and the Filipino community. Authorities are continuing to investigate, and more details are expected to emerge.
#BREAKING: Mass-casualty event after an SUV plowed into a street festival in Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/hW2fDtzRYL
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