A car has struck a crowd during a street festival in Vancouver, leading to confirmed fatalities and several injuries, according to local law enforcement.
Car Plows into Crowd at Vancouver Festival, Multiple Fatalities Reported
Car Plows into Crowd at Vancouver Festival, Multiple Fatalities Reported
Tragic incident in Vancouver as car crashes into festival-goers, resulting in deaths and numerous injuries.
Vancouver Police have reported that a car drove into a gathering at the Lapu Lapu festival on E. 41st Avenue and Fraser Street shortly after 8:00 PM local time on Saturday. The event, which honors Filipino culture, was interrupted when the vehicle veered into the crowd, causing chaos and panic. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, with police, ambulances, and fire trucks arriving to assist.
While the number of casualties is still being confirmed, police have taken the driver into custody. Eyewitnesses shared harrowing accounts of the events, and unverified social media footage showed injured individuals on the ground, prompting an urgent response from first responders. Local authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident, and more information is expected to be released as the situation develops.
The Vancouver Police Department has urged the public to stay informed through official channels as they gather further details. They continue to convey their condolences to those affected by this tragic event and assure the community of ongoing investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
While the number of casualties is still being confirmed, police have taken the driver into custody. Eyewitnesses shared harrowing accounts of the events, and unverified social media footage showed injured individuals on the ground, prompting an urgent response from first responders. Local authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident, and more information is expected to be released as the situation develops.
The Vancouver Police Department has urged the public to stay informed through official channels as they gather further details. They continue to convey their condolences to those affected by this tragic event and assure the community of ongoing investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
