Police in Vancouver held a press conference after a terrible incident in which the car hit visitors during one of the street festivals in this Canadian city.
According to the latest information, the investigation is in full swing, and the driver who caused the attack is currently in custody, where he will be questioned.
Steve Rai Police Chief stressed that it was not yet possible to bring conclusions on attack motifs, nor can it connect an incident with the upcoming elections in Canada.
RAI also pointed out that in respect for the families of the victims, precise data on the number of killed and wounded can still be given.
“The victims were transported to several hospitals, and would not be appropriate to comment on the number of victims until medical care is completed,” Rai said.
Police also confirmed that the driver was known to the authorities, and the investigation is still ongoing. All possibilities remain on the table. More information will be available in the coming hours.
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In Vancouver a man has driven an suv into the sea of Lining a Road at a Philippino Lapu Lapu Festival.
Reports of 5-10 people Dead and a 20 year old “Asian” Man Arrested. pic.twitter.com/tae0e0wgco
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The incident occurred during the Lapu Day festival, which organized the Philippine community in Canada, and witnesses describe the scenes of the chaotic situation.
“It was like on the battlefield. The bodies were everywhere. I saw many injured,” a journalist said on the spot at the time of the attack.
(Vijesti.ba)
