A Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver turned tragic when a vehicle drove into a crowd during the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The event was held to honor Lapu-Lapu, a Philippine hero celebrated for resisting colonization. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes with 'bodies everywhere' following the incident. The Vancouver Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The tragedy has shocked both the local Filipino community and people in the Philippines, highlighting the festival's significance and the devastating impact of the event.
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Multiple people dead, injured at Vancouver Filipino festival
Multiple people have been killed and injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver Saturday (April 26) evening, according to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD).