The Canadian city of Vancouver woke up on Sunday morning to a tragic incident that resulted in the death of nine people and left others with varying injuries, following a horrific hit-and-run that targeted crowds participating in the Labo Labo Street Festival celebrating Filipino culture.

According to the police, the incident occurred when a speeding car crashed into the event site, leading to a large number of casualties among the dead and injured. The driver of the car, a 30-year-old man, has been arrested while authorities continue to investigate the circumstances and motives behind the incident.

Local authorities and federal officials expressed their deep shock and profound sadness regarding the incident, while Prime Minister Mark Carney quickly offered his condolences to the families of the victims, the Canadian-Filipino community, and all residents of Vancouver. Carney stated, “We all mourn with you during this difficult time,” praising the swift response of emergency teams that prevented the tragedy from worsening.

The police have imposed a security cordon around the incident site and urged citizens to provide any information or video recordings that may assist in the ongoing investigation.

Details of the incident are still being verified, while a atmosphere of sadness and mourning prevails in the city of Vancouver, amidst preparations for memorial ceremonies for the victims in the coming days.