Police investigating after vehicle crashes into Cirque du Soleil arena in Vancouver / City News / Toronto

Friday, June 6, 2025, 6:20 am

Vancouver police are investigating an incident at the Pacific Coliseum where a vehicle unexpectedly crashed into the arena during an event. Authorities are marveling at the miracle of no injuries and have promptly arrested a suspect, underscoring a mix of disbelief and urgency.


globalnews.ca / Car drives into Pacific Coliseum doors during Cirque du Soleil show

Vancouver police say that just after 8 p.m. on Thursday, a car was driven into the front doors of the arena, sending glass and debris flying.

nationalpost.com / Police investigating after vehicle crashes into Cirque du Soleil arena in Vancouver

They say a 30-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested under the Mental Health Act and the crash does not appear to be an act of terrorism

theglobeandmail.com / Man arrested after vehicle driven into Vancouver Cirque du Soleil arena, no one injured

Police say the incident at the Pacific Coliseum arena happened just after 8 p.m. on Thursday and doesn’t appear to be an act of terrorism

citynews.ca / Police investigating after vehicle crashes into Cirque du Soleil arena in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say it’s a “miracle” no one was injured after a vehicle crashed into the Pacific Coliseum arena on Thursday evening. Police say a vehicle drove into the front entrance of the building around 8 p.m. while a Cirque du Soleil show was taking place. They say a 30-year-old…

thestar.com / Police investigating after vehicle crashes into Cirque du Soleil arena in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say it's a "miracle" no one was injured after a vehicle crashed into the Pacific Coliseum arena on Thursday evening.

thestar.com / CP NewsAlert: Man arrested after vehicle driven into Vancouver arena during event

VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say a man has been arrested after a vehicle was driven into the Pacific Coliseum arena where an event was taking place.


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