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- Vancouver driver plows into crowd of people attending Filipino festival, killing multiple victims (foxnews.com)
Tragedy Strikes Filipino Festival in Vancouver as Car Plows into Crowd
Vancouver, Canada – A horrific incident unfolded Saturday night at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, leaving several dead and numerous injured. A car plowed into a crowd of people at the Lapu Lapu Day block party shortly after 8 p.m., according to the Vancouver Police Department.
A 30-year-old Vancouver man was arrested at the scene. While authorities have yet to determine a motive, the incident is currently under investigation.
Police confirmed multiple fatalities and injuries, but exact numbers are not yet available. Photos from the scene show a damaged black SUV and debris scattered across the road. Social media videos depict a chaotic scene with victims lying on the ground.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.