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SUV Plows Into Vancouver Filipino Festival, Killing and Injuring Several

The driver is in custody as police investigate the motive behind the deadly crash at the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party.

An SUV rammed into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Filipino street festival in Vancouver, Canada,
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Overview

  • The incident occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on April 26 at the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party on East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street in Vancouver.
  • Multiple fatalities and injuries have been confirmed, with victims receiving treatment at Vancouver General Hospital.
  • The driver of the black SUV was immediately detained by bystanders and is now in police custody.
  • Authorities have not yet released details about the suspect or confirmed whether the crash was accidental or deliberate.
  • The festival celebrates Filipino culture and honors Datu Lapu-Lapu, a national hero of the Philippines.