Driver plows SUV into crowd at Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival, killing multiple
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In Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday night, a driver crashed his SUV into a group of people attending a Filipino festival. This tragic incident resulted in the deaths of several individuals and caused injuries to many others, as confirmed by the authorities.

“A driver deliberately drove into a crowd at a street festival taking place at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser around 8 p.m. tonight, leading to the loss of lives and multiple injuries,” stated the Vancouver Police Department.


Large police presents at the scene of Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu Day block party on April 26, 2025.
Large police presence at the scene of Vancouver’s Lapu-Lapu Day block party on April 26, 2025. X/marcmaravillas

Festival goers were celebrating Lapu Lapu Day, a public holiday honoring Filipino heritage, according to local City News
Festival goers were celebrating Lapu Lapu Day, a public holiday honoring Filipino heritage. Lapu-Lapu Day

The driver of the car is in custody, VPD stated. It was not clear why the driver ran into the crowd.

Festival goers were celebrating Lapu Lapu Day, a public holiday honoring Filipino heritage, according to local City News

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