A number of people have been killed and multiple other people have been injured after a driver drove through a festival crowd on Saturday in Vancouver.
The Vancouver Police Department said the fatal incident occurred at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday.
Jen Idaba-Castaneto was working as a security guard at the festival when she heard and saw the vehicle plow through the crowd.
"It was like boom, boom, boom... People started screaming," she told Glacier Media.
She immediately ran to help.
"Bodies everywhere," she recalled. "You don't know who to help, here or there. It's so shocking."
"We’re all OK physically, but honestly, I’m still very shaken up,” said Idaba-Castaneto. "I’m in shock and have been experiencing panic attacks after witnessing everything that happened.”
Social media posts show a heavy police presence on Fraser Street and East 43rd Street. Video shows multiple first responders surrounding an area and treating people.
VPD said the driver is in custody.
“We will provide more information as the investigation unfolds,” said a spokesperson.
Glacier Media has reached out to the Vancouver Police Department and BC Emergency Health Services and is awaiting a response.
Saturday marked the , featuring food and performers, for the Filipino community. The day is one of the biggest celebrations in the Philippines.
"I never imagined I would see [this happen], especially during what was supposed to be a joyful event for our community," said Idaba-Castaneto.
More to come.
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