Vehicle strikes crowd at Vancouver festival, multiple dead

Multiple people were killed and several others injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, a street festival celebrating Filipino heritage. The incident occurred Saturday evening, with police confirming the driver is in custody, though the motive remains unclear. Eyewitness videos and images from the scene showed significant chaos, with first responders treating numerous injured victims and a black SUV with a crumpled front end visible. Canadian officials, including Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and British Columbia Premier David Eby, expressed shock and extended condolences, emphasizing support for the victims and Vancouver’s Filipino community. The festival, which honors a 16th-century Filipino anti-colonial leader, was intended as a celebration of resilience and culture. Authorities are continuing their investigation, promising more information as it becomes available.