Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:11pm on 27 Apr 2025,Sunday International
A tragic incident struck Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival when a car plowed into crowds, killing nine and injuring several. The crash, which occurred Sunday evening in the Sunset on Fraser neighborhood, has been ruled out as terrorism by police. A 30-year-old local man, known to authorities, was arrested at the scene. Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed condolences to victims and the Filipino-Canadian community. Footage showed a black SUV with a damaged hood amid debris and chaos. The festival, honoring Filipino hero Lapu Lapu, had featured a parade, concert, and cultural events before the devastating rampage. (PC: Reuters)
