Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:43pm on 27 Apr 2025,Sunday International
Tragedy struck Vancouver as a vehicle rammed into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, killing nine and injuring several. The incident occurred Saturday night near Fraser Street and 43rd Avenue. Police arrested a 30-year-old local man at the scene, confirming it was not an act of terrorism. Witnesses described scenes of chaos and heartbreak as bodies lay scattered across the street. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the attack, calling it a "car ramming attack." The Filipino community and local leaders expressed profound grief, as investigations into the suspect’s motives continue. (PC: Reuters)