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Deadly incident at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver shakes the crowd
A tragic incident during the Lapu Lapu tag in Vancouver: an SUV has rushed into a crowd, there are many victims.
Deadly incident at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver shakes the crowd
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, Canada, was overshadowed by a tragic incident. An SUV driver raced into a celebrating crowd and led to a shock moment that ended the colorful firmly firmly. crown reports that at least eleven people lost their lives in this incident and over 20 others were injured.
The incident occurred at 8:14 p.m. local time when the off -road vehicle drove through the crowd unchecked. Eyewitnesses reported screams and panicked reactions of the celebrants when the driver, a 30-year-old man from Vancouver, fled, but could quickly be recorded by passers-by until the security forces arrived. Despite an incident with the police in the past, there is no evidence of a terrorist act or threats in front of the street festival.
Details about the festival
The Lapu Lapu Festival celebrates the Filipino national hero Lapu-Lapu and has been officially celebrated in British Columbia since 2023. It took place in the John Oliver Secondary School Field in South Vancouver and attracted numerous visitors. The event offered live performances by artists such as apl.de.ap and J. Rey Soul, including traditional Filipino performances and culinary arts that celebrated the cultural heritage of the Filipino community. Vancouver.page emphasizes that the festival offered a family -friendly ambience and were used to support the artists, production costs and community programs.
Around 3.5 percent of Vancouver's population has Filipino roots. Despite the tragic incident, the police remained confident that there was no further danger to the population. The mayor of Vancouver, Ken Sim, was dismayed and expressed his sympathy for the community concerned. King Charles III. And Prime Minister Mark Carney also expressed her deep regret about the incident, while Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a collaboration between the Canadian authorities and the Philippines to commemorate the victims.
Reactions and security
The incident was described as shocking by many and led to comparisons with similar violent events in the United States. The police are currently investigating the background of the driver who has mental illnesses in his prehistory. Nevertheless, a terrorist act was excluded. The time makes it clear that men, women and young people are among the victims and the authorities confirm that all the necessary measures are taken to ensure that such a tragedy does not repeat itself.
In the middle of these tragic events, an upcoming event, the Sun Run, which is expected to attract up to 50,000 participants, will take place after the security authorities have given the green light.