Images from the scene show police investigating a black SUV with its hood crumpled and its engine exposed underneath.
At least nine people were killed and several others were injured after a car was rushed into the crowd during a street festival in Vancouver, local police said Sunday.
The driver was taken into custody.
“We’ll provide more information as the investigation unfolds,” police added.
Images from the scene show police investigating a black SUV with its hood crumpled and its engine exposed underneath.
Vancouver Police secures a scene where cars rush into the crowd at the LAPU LAPU Festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025. Canadian media/Richlam
One witness told CTV News that he saw a black vehicle driving irregularly in the festival area just before the crowd was hit.
The Vancouver Sun reported thousands of people were in the area. Fraser Street was packed with food trucks and people during the attack.
“I couldn’t see the driver. All I heard was the engine revving,” Yoseb Vardeh, co-owner of the food truck Bao Buns, said in an interview with Postmedia.
“I’m out the food truck, looking down the road, and I have only a body everywhere,” Valde said, his voice broke. “He went through the entire block and went straight down the middle.”
“We try to provide information as soon as possible,” he said.
“Our idea lies in all the people affected and the Filipino community in Vancouver during this incredibly difficult time.”
“We are in touch with the city of Vancouver and provide the support we need,” Eby says. “My idea is with the victims and their loved ones.”
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “devastated” to hear about the “terrifying events” at the festival.
“We are closely monitoring the situation and are grateful for the prompt action of our first responders.”
“My thoughts are about the Filipino community and all the victims who were targeted by this pointless attack,” he said.
“Thank you to the first responders on-site while we wait for more.”
Vancouver police secured a scene where cars rushed into the crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. Canadian media/Richlam
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said the incident was “terrifying.”
“While we wait to learn more, our thoughts are the victims and their families, and the Filipino community in Vancouver.
Lapu Lapu Day celebrates the Philippine chief in the 16th century, when he fought against Spain.
This is a developing story and continues to be updated.
Reuters contributed to this report.
