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Calgary Herald
27-04-2025
- Calgary Herald
'Bodies everywhere': At least 11 killed, many injured after vehicle driven into crowd in Vancouver
Article content Content warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of violence and injury. Those who have experienced trauma can contact VictimLinkBC by phone or text at 1-800-563-0808 or by email at 211-VictimLinkBC@ for immediate crisis support and resources. VictimLinkBC is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Article content Article content A joyous celebration of Filipino culture ended in death and devastation Saturday after a speeding SUV plowed into a crowd at Lapu Lapu Day in Vancouver, killing at least 11 people and injuring many more. Article content Article content The event was coming to a close around 8:14 p.m., with people lingering after a concert, when a vehicle suddenly drove into a pedestrian-only area along 43rd Avenue near Fraser Street, speeding past food trucks and striking a number of festival participants. Article content Article content Vancouver police confirmed that a 30-year-old Vancouver man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody. While an investigation is still underway, police have said they 'are confident that this was not an act of terrorism.' Article content Abigail Andiso was with friends nearby when she heard two loud bangs, then screaming and yelling. They ran toward East 43rd Avenue, which was lined with food trucks and stalls, and saw a scene of carnage. Article content 'There were bodies on the street. They were run over. Some were already dead on the spot,' said Andiso, who called 911. Article content Article content Article content Dale Selipe, who was with Andiso, saw a toddler injured and another child with an open scalp wound. Many of the bodies were twisted grotesquely. Article content Article content 'There was a lady with her eyes staring up, one of her legs was already broken. One person was holding her hand trying to comfort her,' she recounted. Article content Late Saturday, police confirmed at a news conference that a 30-year-old Vancouver man who was known to police 'in certain circumstances' had been arrested, after bystanders at the festival held him until officers arrived. Article content Health officials confirmed overnight that at least 26 individuals were taken to hospital with injuries. As of Sunday morning, the status of those 26 patients was unknown.
National Post
27-04-2025
- National Post
'Bodies everywhere': Multiple people killed, injured at Lapu Lapu Day in Vancouver
Article content Content warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of violence and injury. Those who have experienced trauma can contact VictimLinkBC by phone or text at 1-800-563-0808 or by email at 211-VictimLinkBC@ for immediate crisis support and resources. VictimLinkBC is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Article content A joyous celebration of Filipino culture ended in death and devastation Saturday, after a speeding SUV plowed into a crowd at Lapu Lapu Day in Vancouver, killing multiple people and injuring many more. Article content Article content The event was coming to a close, with many lingering after a concert, when a vehicle suddenly drove into a pedestrian-only area along 43rd Avenue near Fraser Street, revving past food trucks and striking a number of festival goers. Article content Abigail Andiso was with friends nearby when she heard two loud bangs, then screaming and yelling. They ran toward East 43rd Avenue, which was lined with food trucks and stalls and saw a scene of carnage. Article content 'There were bodies on the street. They were run over. Some were already dead on the spot,' said Andiso, who called 911. Article content Article content Dale Selipe, who was with Andiso, saw a toddler injured and another child with an open scalp wound. Many of the bodies were twisted grotesquely. Article content 'There was a lady with her eyes staring up, one of her legs was already broken. One person was holding her hand trying to comfort her,' she recounted. Article content Article content Late Saturday night, Vancouver police confirmed at a news conference that a 30-year-old Vancouver man who was known to police 'in certain circumstances' had been arrested, after bystanders at the festival held him until police arrived. Article content Article content The driver of the SUV was taken into custody and was telling bystanders he was 'sorry.' Sources say he appears to have been suffering from mental-health issues. Article content Article content Videos posted to social media show the immediate aftermath, with bodies strewn across the road, being tended to by first responders and bystanders. Victims were being rushed to several local hospitals, where staff have been told to prepare for mass casualties.
