Vancouver drivers take part in the Filipino Festival and cultivate a crowd of people killing multiple victims

Driver drives into crowds at a Philippine festival Vancouver, Canadakilled several victims Saturday night and injured others, local authorities said.

The incident occurred shortly after 8pm at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party. Vancouver Police Station He said in a social media post.

“At just 8pm tonight, many people were killed and several others were injured after drivers ran into the crowd at the street festival in E. 41st Avenue and Fraser,” police said.

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Vancouver police in Sheen after the SUV ploughed into the crowds of the Philippine Festival. (x/marcmaravillas via Storyful)

The exact number of deaths or injuries was not immediately known.

The driver was like that Detainedsaid the police. At this time, the motives of the person driving in the crowd are unknown.

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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will pause at a press conference held in Burnaby, British Columbia on Saturday, April 26, 2025, making a statement about his death at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver. (Canadian media via Darryl Dyck/AP)

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Videos posted on social media show victims and debris scattered across the long road.

A black SUV with a damaged front section was seen in stills in the scene.

This is a developing story. Please check for updates.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.