Driver Plows into Crowd at Vancouver Festival, Multiple Fatalities Reported
Vancouver police reported on Sunday that several people were killed and multiple others injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival in the western Canadian city.
The incident occurred during a lively street celebration, turning a night of joy into one of tragedy. Authorities have confirmed that the driver has been taken into custody.
“We can confirm that a number of people have lost their lives, and others are injured,” the Vancouver police stated in a post on the social media platform X.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene, providing aid to the injured who were transported to nearby hospitals. The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
The motive behind the driver’s actions remains unclear, and an investigation is underway. Police are urging anyone with information or footage of the incident to come forward.
The community is in shock as residents grapple with the sudden loss and disruption. Local officials are expected to hold a press conference to provide more details as they become available.
