Tragedy Strikes Vancouver Street Festival
Vancouver, Canada – A devastating incident occurred at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party on Saturday night when a driver veered into a crowd, resulting in multiple casualties. The crash took place shortly after 8 p.m. at the intersection of East 41st Ave. and Fraser Street. Police have confirmed that the driver is now in custody, but details on the number of victims and the motivation behind the act have yet to be released.
Local media reports indicate that Vancouver General Hospital, the region’s primary trauma facility, is attending to several patients from the event, which celebrates Filipino culture. Expressing his grief, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim described the incident as "horrific" and promised more information would be shared as it becomes available. "Our thoughts are with all those affected and with Vancouver’s Filipino community during this incredibly difficult time," he stated.
British Columbia Premier David Eby has offered support and is in contact with city officials. Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, voiced his horror on social media, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families, particularly the Filipino community that gathered to celebrate resilience. Further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
This report is compiled from NBCNews.com.
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