At Least 11 Killed in Vancouver Festival Car Ramming

A tragic incident occurred at a Filipino community festival in Vancouver when a 30-year-old man with a significant history of mental health issues drove his SUV through a crowd, killing 11 people and injuring dozens more. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and horror as the vehicle accelerated into festivalgoers, with some attendees narrowly escaping harm and others witnessing traumatic sights. Police quickly arrested the suspect at the scene, ruling out terrorism and noting there were no known threats to the event or the Filipino community. The attack, described by the interim police chief as 'the darkest day in Vancouver’s history,' has left the community in shock and mourning. Leaders, including Vancouver's acting mayor and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, extended condolences and support to the victims’ families, the Filipino Canadian community, and all affected residents. Authorities have assigned over 100 officers to the investigation, while many of the injured remain hospitalized.