4 h. ago What to know about the car ramming attack at a Vancouver street festival

A suspect has been charged with multiple counts of murder and police are continuing their investigation after 11 people were killed when an SUV plowed through a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver over the weekend

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16 h. ago Vancouver attack witnesses recall horrific scene as 11 killed in car

Eyewitnesses have recounted harrowing details of a car-ramming attack in Vancouver that killed at least 11 people, including a five-year-old.

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22 h. ago Vancouver ramming attack suspect charged with murder as hundreds attend vigils for victims

Murder charges have been filed against a suspect in a weekend car ramming attack that killed 11 people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver

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24 h. ago Suspect in Vancouver ramming attack charged with eight counts of murder

Prosecutors say more charges are possible against Kai-Ji Adam Lo, who was arrested at the sceneVancouver car-ramming attack – latest updatesThe suspect in a car-ramming attack that killed 11 people and injured dozens at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder, prosecutors have said.More charges were possible against Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, the British Columbia prosecution service said. Investigators ruled out terrorism and said Lo had a history of mental health issues. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago AP PHOTOS: A vehicle plows into a Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver

A man drove a vehicle into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver, killing 11 people and injuring more than 20 others, in what authorities described as a car ramming attack that shook the country ahead of a federal election.

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31 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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33 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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35 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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36 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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36 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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39 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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40 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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41 h. ago Multiple people killed after car ploughs into Vancouver street festival

Others have been injured in the collision

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42 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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43 h. ago Multiple killed as SUV driver plows into huge crowd gathered for street festival as cops release horrifying details

A peaceful night of music, food, and celebration in Vancouver turned into unimaginable horror on Saturday evening when a vehicle barreled into a packed street festival, killing several people.

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43 h. ago Several people killed as car ploughs into Vancouver festival crowd

Canadian police say driver is in custody after deaths at Filipino festival for Lapu Lapu DaySeveral people were killed when a driver ploughed a car into a crowd at a street festival on Saturday in the Canadian city of Vancouver, local police said.“A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured,” Vancouver police posted online. “The driver is in custody.” Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Multiple people dead after car ploughs into crowd at Vancouver street festival

‘Horrific incident’ took place at annual Filipino festival in Vancouver, mayor says

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44 h. ago Several 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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44 h. ago Car kills and injures people attending street festival in Vancouver

Police in Canada say the driver of a car struck revelers at a street festival, killing and injuring an unknown number of people

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