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Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Two people were killed and two others injured when a vehicle struck pedestrians during a community walk on Tsawwassen First Nation land in British Columbia, marking Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Police believe the driver may have experienced a medical emergency and stated there is no ongoing public safety risk; they do not suspect the incident is related to the Truth and Reconciliation Day event.
- The collision occurred around 10:25 local time in a parking lot, prompting a large emergency response with over a dozen ambulances on the scene.
- The community walk was part of a planned event to honor victims and survivors of Canada’s residential schools, including the unveiling of a house post, and was attended by Canada's energy minister, who was not near the incident when it happened.
- Authorities continue to investigate while advising residents to avoid the area; the injured are receiving hospital treatment, and police expressed condolences to those affected by the tragedy.
