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WorldPublished: 1 October 2026 at 01:20

Driver Strikes Four People Outside Mall in British Columbia, Killing Two

A driver struck four people outside a shopping mall in British Columbia, killing two, police said, with the crash occurring as crowds gathered nearby for a commemorative march.

Foto: The New York Times

A serious crash has occurred in British Columbia, Canada, after a driver struck four people outside a shopping mall. Police confirmed that two of those struck died as a result of the incident.

The crash took place near Delta, a city located south of Vancouver. Authorities said the incident happened as hundreds of people were gathering nearby for a march marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Limited details released

Police have not yet released further information about what caused the crash or whether it was connected in any way to the nearby gathering. No details have been made public regarding the identities or ages of those struck, nor about the condition of the two people who were injured but survived.

The information released so far comes from official police statements, and further details about the sequence of events are expected. Because the crash happened in an area where a large crowd had assembled for a public event, authorities were required to respond swiftly to the scene.

At this stage, it is known that four people in total were struck by the vehicle, two of whom died. Police continue to investigate the full circumstances of the incident, and additional details, including a possible cause, have not yet been disclosed.

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