On Saturday night, a driver crashed into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident occurred shortly after 8:14 p.m. local time at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, near the Lapu-Lapu Day block party celebrating Filipino culture. A 30-year-old Vancouver man has been taken into custody, though police have not yet disclosed the number of victims or a potential motive.
Yoseb Vardeh, co-owner of a food truck at the festival, described the chaos, stating he heard a revving engine before the truck barreled through the pedestrian area filled with people and food vendors. He recounted witnessing “bodies everywhere” after exiting his food truck.
Emergency responders quickly cordoned off the area, and Vancouver General Hospital announced that it was treating multiple patients from the scene. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim expressed shock and sorrow over the event, extending condolences to the victims and the Filipino community. British Columbia Premier David Eby offered support to local officials.
Prime Minister Mark Carney also conveyed his sympathies on social media, stating, “We are all mourning with you,” while Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the New Democrat Party, expressed horror over the incident and emphasized solidarity with the victims and their families. The tragedy has sparked deep concern and mourning within the community and beyond, as details continue to emerge.
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