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SUV Plows Into Crowd at Vancouver Festival, Leaving Several Dead and Injured

The driver, apprehended by bystanders, remains in police custody as investigations continue into the deadly incident at the Lapu Lapu-Festival.

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Viele Menschen wurden verletzt, die genaue Zahl ist noch nicht bekannt
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Bei einem Straßenfest im kanadischen Vancouver ist ein Fahrer mit seinem Geländewagen in eine Menschenmenge gerast.

Overview

  • A vehicle rammed into a crowd at Vancouver's annual Philippine Lapu Lapu-Festival on Saturday evening, killing multiple people and injuring others.
  • Police confirmed the driver is in custody after being restrained by bystanders following an attempted escape on foot.
  • The incident has left the Filipino community and local leaders in mourning, with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim expressing shock and solidarity with the victims.
  • Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances behind the attack, while casualty figures have been confirmed.
  • The festival, a celebration of Filipino heritage, has raised broader concerns about safety at public events in light of global trends in vehicle-ramming incidents.