Tragedy at Filipino Festival: 11 Dead After SUV Plows Through Vancouver Crowd 💔 What was supposed to be a joyful night celebrating Filipino heritage turned into a scene of horror in South Vancouver. Just after 8 p.m. during the Lapu Lapu Day street festival, a black Audi SUV broke through a barricade and barreled into a crowd, killing 11 people and injuring dozens more. Eyewitnesses describe the nightmare as bodies were flung into the air like pins at a bowling alley. The driver accelerated after slowly entering the street, turning a peaceful celebration into chaos in mere seconds. Police have ruled out terrorism but confirmed that the suspect, a 30-year-old Vancouver man, has a long history of mental health issues and prior interactions with both police and healthcare professionals. Videos from the aftermath are gut-wrenching—screams, smashed food trucks, and a battered SUV tell a story that words can barely capture. One vendor, Kris Pangilinan, recounted how he’ll never...
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