Several Killed, Multiple Others Injured As Vehicle Drives Into Vancouver Street Festival Crowd

Several people have been killed and multiple others injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd attending a street festival in Vancouver on Saturday evening, CBC News reported, citing the police. According to the report, the incident took place shortly after 8 p.m. near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, where the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party was underway.

Vancouver police confirmed that the driver involved is now in custody. In a statement posted on X, the Vancouver Police Department said, “More information would be released as the investigation unfolds.”

A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser shortly after 8 p.m. tonight. The driver is in custody. We will provide more information as the investigation unfolds. pic.twitter.com/Iqh5AK5Au3

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 27, 2025

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Earlier in the evening, videos circulating on social media showed a chaotic scene with emergency crews rushing to assist victims, the report said, adding that several individuals were seen lying on the ground, some appearing visibly injured.

(This is a breaking news story and will be updated)

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