Death toll rises to eleven in car ramming at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Festival, hours before Canada’s legislative elections
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noted: "Our government — and all of Canada — is united behind the Filipino Canadian community and the people of Vancouver in this incredibly painful time."
Hit-and-run in Vancouver, Canada
(AFP) At least 11 people were killed Saturday when a driver plowed into a crowd at a street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver, police said.
"Eleven people have now died as a result of the mass-casualty event at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival. Our hearts are with all of the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who has been impacted by this act of violence. This is the darkest day in our city’s history," reported the Vancouver Police Department on X.
Eleven people have now died as a result of the mass-casualty event at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival. Our hearts are with all of the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who has been impacted by this act of violence. This is the darkest day in our city’s history.
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 27, 2025
Police issued a brief statement informing that, for the time being, a terrorist attack was ruled out as a possible motive.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim posted on X that the event occurred as members of the Filipino community gathered to celebrate Lapu Lapu Day.
"Our thoughts are with all those affected and with Vancouver's Filipino community during this incredibly difficult time," Sim added.
Police said the incident occurred shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday.
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Carney "devastated"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sent his condolences Saturday.
On X, the prime minister noted: "I spoke with Premier @Dave_Eby this morning to offer my condolences following the tragic attack at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver. The Vancouver Police Department and municipal and provincial officials have the full support of the federal government as they conduct their investigations. Our government — and all of Canada — is united behind the Filipino Canadian community and the people of Vancouver in this incredibly painful time."
I spoke with Premier @Dave_Eby this morning to offer my condolences following the tragic attack at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver.
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) April 27, 2025
The Vancouver Police Department and municipal and provincial officials have the full support of the federal government as they conduct their…
Hours earlier, he also wrote on that platform: "I am devastated to hear about the horrific events at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver tonight. ... We are all mourning with you."
"I offer my deepest condolences to the loved ones of those killed and injured, to the Filipino-Canadian community and to everyone in Vancouver," he added.
The attack happened before Canadians go to the polls on Monday. Carney is positioned as a front-runner in the legislative elections.
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