At the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, a vehicle plowed into attendees, killing at least nine and injuring many others. Witnesses reported chaotic scenes, with people fleeing and victims lying immobile. Vancouver Police arrested a 30-year-old man who was known to them, but emphasized that the incident was not related to terrorism. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover more details, as community members mourn the sudden loss at their cultural celebration, which turned tragic within minutes.
At least nine people were killed when a vehicle drove into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, with more injured according to police reports.
Interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai stated the incident was not believed to be an act of terrorism, and a 30-year-old man was arrested on the scene.
Witness Carayn Nulada recounted the chaos at the festival, describing how she shielded her grandchildren from the vehicle, while victims lay injured on the ground.
Video evidence from the scene captured the aftermath of the incident, showing people fleeing, and police emphasized the urgency of their ongoing investigation.
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