He drives the car to crowd the Labo Labo Street Festival in Vancouver: What we know Crime news

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The suspect was arrested after the ram vehicle at the crowd at the Philippine Street Festival in Canada, killing nine people.

Police in Canada excluded “terrorism” as a motive for A killing car collide At the Street Festival in Vancouver.

At least nine people were killed and many were wounded on Saturday evening, while they attended celebrations of a major Filipino festival.

Investigations continuous As a 30 -year -old suspect in reservation.

Here is what to know about the accident and the latest on the ground:

What happened in Vancouver?

At 8:14 pm on Saturday (03:14 GMT on Sunday), a man went to a crowd gathering for the day of Labo Labo, according to the Vancouver Police Administration.

The main act of the festival was just concluded, and the crews were falling on the stage, tents, and sellers’ kiosks. They also raised a barrier that prohibited traffic to allow the car to pass when a car suddenly joined the area, the Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) said.

Witnesses described the car as a black four -wheel drive vehicle and said they heard a car that returned its engine before plowing in the area. Pictures of the car that is believed to be involved on the Internet with a damaged front.

The witness, who did not want to appoint a Reuters news agency, told the driver that the driver tried to run but was chased by the festivals pioneers and was held against a fence for 10 minutes until the police arrived and arrested him.

Advanced ambulances were sent to support life to the scene, where the bodies were seen lying on the ground.

At approximately one o’clock in the morning on Sunday (08:00 GMT), the police ruled out a “terrorist act” as a motive for the accident while they were continuing to investigate the accident.

At this time, we are confident that this incident was not a terrorist act.

Vancouverdd Police April 27, 2025

Where is the car crash in Vancouver?

The accident occurred near the intersection of Sharq 41 Street and Fraser Street.

Vancouver is a coastal city in the far west of British Columbia in Canada. It is known for its natural beauty, including mountains, forests and the Pacific.

The home of 662248 people, and is considered one of the most diverse cities in Canada. According to 2021 censusMore than half of the city’s population, who were identified with one or more ethnic minorities, and at least 244 different cultural origins were identified by its residents.

Vancouver also has The second is the second The Philippine population in Canada after Toronto.

What is the Labo Labo Festival in Vancouver?

It is an annual celebration in the Philippines by honoring their original leader Dato Labo, who fought against Spanish colonialism. On April 27, 1521, he led his men to defeat the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the battle of Macan.

British Colombia Officially recognized This date for the day of Labu Labo in 2023.

The event of the second year in which the Filipino society groups in Vancouver organized a mass party to celebrate this occasion. She appeared in a procession, films, dance and music party with two Black Eyed two members that appeared in the collection published by the organizers.

What do we know about the victims?

On Sunday, the police confirmed that nine people were killed while the number of injured people is still unclear.

The temporary Vancouver president, Steve Ray, told a news conference that the victims were transferred to multiple hospitals in the region.

Who is the suspect?

The Vancouver Police Administration said its officers had taken the suspect to reserve at the scene of the accident.

No more details were launched about the man, although Ray said it was “known to the police in certain circumstances.”

Rai also refused to comment on a video on the Internet showing a young man in a black Hoodi apologizing while surrounding him screaming by passers -by.

What is the latest on Earth?

The presence of a heavy police in the area is still from early Sunday. A 24 -hour auxiliary center has been created for individuals affected at the Douglas Park community center.

In addition, police professionals and victims services were deployed to help people who have not heard from friends or family members who attended the festival.

What are the reactions to the Vancouver that collides?

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “destroyed” to hear the deadly accident.

“I offer deepest condolences to the loved ones of those who were killed and wounded, to the Canadian Filipino society, and for all everyone in Vancouver,” he wrote in a post on X.

“He was shocked by horrific news.”

Philippine Senate Speaker Francis Escudero condemned the law and urged the Philippine consulate in Vancouver to provide assistance to the victims.