Nine people were killed in Vancouver after a driver plowed his car into a crowd on a street in Lapu Lapu, Philippines. The driver was detained, and the police are convinced that "it is not an act of terrorism"
"At this time we can confirm that nine people died when a man drove his car into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival last night," police said on the X Network.
The driver was taken into custody, and he is a 30-year-old man who lives in Vancouver, the police said, adding that they were convinced that it was not an act of terrorism.
The incident happened on Saturday, a little after 20:41 local time, the police added, reports "Sky News". People were in the area near XNUMXst Avenue and Fraser Street for the celebration of Lapua Lapua Day, named after the national hero of the Philippines.
Footage posted on social media showed victims and debris scattered along a long stretch of road, with at least seven people lying motionless on the ground.
Photos from the scene of the accident show a black SUV with a crushed front end.
Reactions of officials
"I am shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident at today's Lapua Lapua Day event," Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said on the X social network.
He added: "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this event and with the Filipino community in Vancouver during this extremely difficult time."
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Network X that he was "devastated by the news of the horrific events at the Lapua Lapua festival in Vancouver."
"I send my deepest condolences to the families of the dead and injured, the Filipino-Canadian community and all the citizens of Vancouver. We are all grieving together with you. We are closely monitoring the situation and are grateful to the members of our emergency services for their quick response," wrote the Canadian Prime Minister.
Source: Sky News
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