Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Festival: Review of Fateful SUV Attack

Friday, May 16, 2025, 12:22 pm

Vancouver authorities are re-examining safety protocols after a tragic SUV attack during the Lapu-Lapu festival, which resulted in eleven deaths and numerous injuries. Despite thorough event planning, the shocking assault has raised questions on preparedness and emergency responses at large public events.

theglobeandmail.com / Vancouver Lapu-Lapu festival followed safety rules before attack, preliminary report finds

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the Lapu Lapu Day festival where 11 people were killed in April was well organized and all the right steps were taken to prepare. The city released its preliminary report into the tragedy when an SUV rammed through a crowd of people just after the event ended. (May 16,…

globalnews.ca / Preliminary Vancouver safety event report released after Lapu Lapu tragedy

The Lapu Lapu festival was wrapping up on April 26 when an SUV drove into a crowd of people, killing 11 and injuring dozens more.

cbc.ca / Preventing vehicle ramming attacks an 'urgent challenge,' says Vancouver mayor

Vancouver police recently purchased a $410,000 mobile vehicle barrier system, but say it would not have been deployed at the Lapu-Lapu Day street festival had it been available because the event's risk assessment didn't call for it.

theglobeandmail.com / Vancouver Lapu-Lapu festival planning took all necessary measures before attack, preliminary review says

Eleven people were killed and many more were injured when an SUV ploughed through a crowd at the end of the April 28 celebration

thestar.com / CP NewsAlert: Report says Lapu Lapu festival planning followed rules

VANCOUVER - A preliminary report by the City of Vancouver and police into last month's Lapu Lapu Day festival attack says authorities are considering safety enhancements for outdoor events in light of the attack.

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