Deaths were confirmed after a car ran over a crowd at a street festival that celebrated the Philippine inheritance in Vancouver, Canada, On Saturday night (26), according to city officials.
“Several people died and many others were injured after a driver ran over a crowd at a street festival,” wrote the Vancouver Police Department in a NO statement X.
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.
– Vancouver Police (@vancouverpd)
The driver of the vehicle is arrested, police said.
The mayor of Vancouver offered condolences in a statement.
“I’m shocked and deeply sad about the terrible incident at today’s Lapu Lapu Event”, wrote Ken yes in X.
“Our thoughts are all affected and with the Vancouver Philippine Community for this incredibly difficult moment.”
