During the celebration of Lapu-Lapu Day in Vancouver, a car drove into the crowd, killing 11 people and injuring more than 20. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when hundreds of people were attending the event. The police confirmed that the victims included young individuals of both genders. The injured were taken to nine different hospitals across the city, reports the Baltimore Chronicle, citing The Guardian.
Vancouver’s acting police chief, Steve Ray, stated that the driver who caused the incident was apprehended at the scene. The identity of the suspect has not been officially disclosed, as charges have not yet been filed. It is known that the suspect has a history of interactions with law enforcement and medical institutions regarding mental health.
Investigations suggest no signs of a terrorist motive: authorities have found no evidence of religious or political intentions behind the driver’s actions. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, noting that the entire country is grieving this tragedy with them.
The festival, which was supposed to end at 8 p.m. local time, had still attracted crowds on the streets when the incident occurred. Event organizers urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation and emphasized the need to support the affected families.
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