Multiple killed, injured after vehicle drives into Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver


A number of people have been killed and multiple others have been injured after a driver drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver on Saturday night.

Vancouver police have not released any details about what happened but they did confirm that a driver drove into the crowd at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street just after 8 p.m. PT.

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Police said the driver is in custody.

In a statement, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he is shocked and saddened by the “horrific incident” at the Lapu Lapu Day event.

“We will work to provide more information as soon as we can, but at this time Vancouver police have confirmed that there are a number of fatalities and multiple injuries,” Sim said.

“Our thoughts are with all those affected and with Vancouver’s Filipino community during this incredibly difficult time.”

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No further details are confirmed at this time but more details are expected soon.






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