Multiple dead after SUV plows through Vancouver Filipino festival, man arrested
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver say nine people are dead after an SUV plowed through a Vancouver street festival being staged by the city's Filipino community Saturday night, leaving a trail of debris and victims in its wake.
Witness Nic Magtajas described an SUV roaring through the Lapu Lapu Day crowd at high speed, sending pedestrians' bodies flying.
I am shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident at today's Lapu Lapu Day event. We will work to provide more information as soon as we can, but at this time @VancouverPD have confirmed that there are a number of fatalities and multiple injuries. Our thoughts are with…
— Mayor Ken Sim (@KenSimCity) April 27, 2025
Shocked & heartbroken to hear of the lives lost & those injured at the Lapu Lapu festival. Police are investigating & a suspect is in custody. We are in contact with the City of Vancouver and will provide any support needed. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones. https://t.co/VJ5HU58m6f
— David Eby (@Dave_Eby) April 27, 2025
I am horrified to learn of an incident at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day celebrations that injured and killed innocent people.
As we wait to learn more, our thoughts are with the victims and their families – and Vancouver's Filipino community, who were coming together today to…
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 27, 2025
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