2 h. ago Man arrested and 11 dead after car ploughs into crowd at a Vancouver street festival. Here’s what we know

Details of incident still emerging as driver in custody said to be ‘known to police’

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3 h. ago Sickening two words Vancouver festival suspect said to crowd as he was arrested for 'killing 11 with his SUV'

Chaos erupted at the Lapu Lapu Day festival when the vehicle rammed into people just after 8pm on Saturday night. An unnamed 30-year-old man was arrested.

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4 h. ago Vancouver driver's sick reply after killing 9 people and leaving 'bodies everywhere'

A man believed to be a driver accused of ploughing through a festival in Vancouver was seen being apprehended by bystanders in a video shared online.

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4 h. ago Vancouver festival crash latest: Death toll rises to 11 after car

Canadian police called the incident the ‘darkest day in Vancouver’s history’

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4 h. ago BREAKING Driver hit victims like 'bowling pins' at Vancouver festival killing 11

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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4 h. ago Police confirm 11 people killed after 'senseless' driver ploughs into street festival crowd in Vancouver

The driver, who struck revellers shortly after 8pm local time, has been taken into custody

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6 h. ago Vancouver festival crash latest: PM Carney says Canada ‘heartbroken’ after nine killed in ‘car

Canadian police say pedestrians at annual Lapu Lapu festival were struck down at around 8pm

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6 h. ago Canadian PM says families ‘living a nightmare’ after car kills nine at Vancouver festival

Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has said families are “living every family's nightmare” after a car ploughed into a street festival in Vancouver on Saturday evening (26 April).

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6 h. ago Sickening two words Vancouver festival suspect said to crowd as he was arrested for 'killing 9 with his SUV'

Chaos erupted at the Lapu Lapu Day festival when the vehicle rammed into people just after 8pm on Saturday night. An unnamed 30-year-old man was arrested.

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6 h. ago Vancouver street festival: nine people killed after car is driven into crowd, as PM says Canada is ‘heartbroken’ – latest updates

Police say several people have also been injured at Lapu Lapu celebrations, but rule out terrorism as motive after man arrested at sceneThe festival, celebrated especially in the central Philippines, honours Datu Lapu-Lapu, an indigenous Filipino leader who famously defeated Spanish forces led by Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521 and became a national hero.The centrepiece of the festivities in Vancouver is a multi-block street party in the Sunset neighbourhood featuring Filipino food and traditions, live performances and cultural displays.The party on Saturday was just starting to break up but many people were still in the streets when the dark SUV rammed into the crowd.The government of British Columbia officially recognised 27 April as Lapu-Lapu Day in 2023, acknowledging the cultural contributions of the Filipino-Canadian community, one of the largest immigrant groups in the province.Lapu-Lapu’s victory is celebrated in the Philippines as a symbol of nation’s res...

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7 h. ago Man arrested and nine dead after car ploughs into crowd at a Vancouver street festival. Here’s what we know

Details of incident still emerging with an update from police expected later this morning

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10 h. ago Police confirm nine people killed after driver ploughs into street festival crowd in Vancouver

The driver, who struck revellers shortly after 8pm local time, has been taken into custody

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10 h. ago Vancouver festival crash latest: Nine killed after car ploughs into crowd at Lapu Lapu street festival

Canadian police say pedestrians at annual Lapu Lapu festival were struck down at around 8pm

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11 h. ago Vancouver street festival: nine people killed as car is driven into crowds at Lapu Lapu celebrations – latest updates

Police say several people have been injured, but rule out terrorism as motive after man arrested at sceneThe festival, celebrated especially in the central Philippines, honours Datu Lapu-Lapu, an indigenous Filipino leader who famously defeated Spanish forces led by Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521 and became a national hero.The centrepiece of the festivities in Vancouver is a multi-block street party in the Sunset neighbourhood featuring Filipino food and traditions, live performances and cultural displays.The party on Saturday was just starting to break up but many people were still in the streets when the dark SUV rammed into the crowd.The government of British Columbia officially recognised 27 April as Lapu-Lapu Day in 2023, acknowledging the cultural contributions of the Filipino-Canadian community, one of the largest immigrant groups in the province.Lapu-Lapu’s victory is celebrated in the Philippines as a symbol of nation’s resistance to colonisation and the...

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11 h. ago Vancouver crash latest: Several dead after car ploughs into Lapu Lapu street festival, as police rule out terrorism

Canadian police say pedestrians at annual Lapu Lapu festival were struck down at around 8pm

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12 h. ago Multiple people killed after car ploughs into Vancouver street festival

Others have been injured in the collision

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13 h. ago Vancouver street festival: multiple casualties as car is driven into crowds at Lapu Lapu celebrations – latest updates

Police say several people have been killed and injured, as man arrested at sceneIn a statement posted on Instagram, Filipino BC, the group that hosts the local Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, said it is heartbroken at the “senseless tragedy” and is urging people affected to access mental health and victim support services.It wrote in the social media post:We are still finding the words to express the deep heartbreak brought on by this senseless tragedy. We are devastated for the families and victims.We encourage everyone to check in, support and hold each other. Do not hesitate to access resources available. You are not alone. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Vancouver festival horror as several people killed after car ploughs into crowds

The driver of the vehicle has been arrested after horror unfolded at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday evening.

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13 h. ago Vancouver crash latest: Suspect held after car ploughs into festival crowd in ‘mass casualty incident’

Canadian police say pedestrians at annual Lapu Lapu festival were struck down at around 8pm

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14 h. ago Multiple killed in horror Vancouver festival attack as vehicle mows down revellers

The driver of the vehicle has been taken into custody and authorities are investigating the incident after horror unfolded at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Block Party on Saturday evening

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