AND Massive indignation During the celebration of a street festival of the Filipino community of Vancouver (Canada) he left several deaths, as reported by the local police authorities.
“Several people died and many were injured later A pilot will run on a crowd In a road festival on Avenida 41 Este y Fraser shortly after 20.00 (local time) tonight, “explained Vancouver police in a short shared statement in the X social network.
In the same message, they indicated that the driver of the vehicle, according to the witnesses, a black audi SUV, Is already detained And they assured that they will provide more details on the accident “as the research advances”.
At the moment, the authorities have not informed if the accident, which occurred in a road that was at that moment, had intentional or fortuitous character.
In addition, the police He did not want to create an exact number of victims – Sources close to the investigations informed the chain of the global television network of at least eight dead, including a child and six others injured – and asked to wait for an imminent press conference while the country’s political leaders, with Prime Minister Mark Carley in the lead, began to give their condolences.
“I offer more Sincere condolences To the dear of the deceased and wounds, to the Filipino-Canadian community and all in Vancouver. We are crying with you. We closely follow the situation and thank our emergency services for their rapid action, “said Prime Minister.
This enormous abuse is also produced on the eve of the celebration, this Monday, of General elections In Canada.
