A tragic incident occurred in Vancouver, Canada, during the Lapu Lapu Day street festival, which celebrates Filipino heritage. A driver in a black SUV intentionally or unintentionally drove into a crowd, killing several people and injuring many others.
The incident happened around 8 pm local time on Saturday, near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street. The driver, described as a young Asian man, has been taken into custody. Authorities have not confirmed whether the incident was intentional or not. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim expressed shock and sadness over the incident
*Incident Details:*
- *Location*: East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, Vancouver
- *Time*: Around 8 pm local time on Saturday
- *Casualties*: Multiple deaths and injuries
- *Driver's Status*: Taken into custody
- *Investigation*: Ongoing, with no confirmation on whether the incident was intentional or not
The community is in shock, and leaders, including NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Premier David Eby, have expressed their condolences and horror over the incident. The Lapu Lapu Day festival commemorates a 16th-century Filipino hero who resisted Spanish colonization.