Vancouver: SUV drives into festival crowd – at least 11 dead
At least 11 people were killed and many others injured after a vehicle ploughed into crowds at a Filipino festival in Vancouver to celebrate Lapu Lapu day.
The Canadian prime minister Mark Carney said he was devastated and heartbroken to hear of the tragedy.
A 30-year-old man was arrested at the scene – although police have not revealed a motive they say they're confident it was not terror related.
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