A street festival in Vancouver, celebrating Canada's Filipino community, became tragic when a driver crashed into a crowd, resulting in multiple casualties. The 30-year-old driver is in police custody, but officials have not released details on his motive. Videos from the scene showed emergency responders attending to those injured. With up to 100,000 attendees, the Lapu Lapu Day festival honors Datu Lapu-Lapu, a hero of Filipino resistance against colonialism. Local and national authorities, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, expressed condolences to the victims and the community during this difficult time.
The Vancouver Police Department reported that the tragic incident occurred shortly after 8 p.m., as a driver crashed into the crowd during the Lapu Lapu Day festival, a celebration of Filipino culture.
Vancouver's mayor expressed his devastation, stating the incident has left the community in mourning. He emphasized the need for unity and support for victims and their families during this difficult time.
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