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A tragic incident occurred in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday, April 26, 2025, when a vehicle plowed into a crowd attending the Filipino Lapu Lapu Day festival, leaving 11 people dead and 20 others injured.
The Vancouver Police Department confirmed the mass-casualty event occurred around 8:14 p.m. local time in South Vancouver. Authorities described the incident as the “darkest day” in the city’s history, assuring the public that it was not an act of terrorism.
A 30-year-old Vancouver man was arrested at the scene, and the Major Crime Section has taken charge of the investigation. Videos circulating online showed a black SUV with a damaged front end and victims lying along the street.
Vancouver Mayor Kenneth Sim, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and other Canadian political leaders have expressed shock and extended condolences to the victims, their families, and Vancouver’s Filipino community, promising ongoing support during this difficult time.
