Two dead after pedestrians struck at Canada truth and reconciliation event
Summary
Two people died and two were injured when a car hit pedestrians during a community walk in British Columbia, Canada. The walk was part of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event to honor victims and survivors of Canada’s residential schools.Key Facts
- The crash happened on Tsawwassen First Nation land near Vancouver and the U.S.-Canada border.
- Police said the driver might have had a medical emergency before the collision.
- Authorities believe the crash was not related to the Truth and Reconciliation Day event.
- The incident took place at about 10:25 a.m. local time in a parking lot.
- Two injured people were taken to the hospital and the area is under police investigation.
- The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honors Indigenous children affected by residential schools.
- Tsawwassen First Nation has around 491 members, with about half living on the reserve.
- The event included a community walk and was scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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