On April 26, 2025, what was meant to be a celebration of Filipino heritage in Vancouver turned into one of the city’s darkest days. During the Lapu Lapu Day festival, a man drove an SUV into a crowd gathered along Fraser Street, killing 11 people and injuring more than 20 others. It now stands as the deadliest attack in Vancouver’s history.
In this episode, we piece together the events of that tragic evening using media reports and eyewitness accounts. You'll hear from those who were there, from those who responded, and from the community left in shock.
This is the story of the Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy
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