Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event
Two people were killed and two others injured when a vehicle struck pedestrians during a community walk in British Columbia, Canada. Police believe the incident was caused by a medical emergency and is not related to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event.
Why it matters
The incident occurred during a sensitive national holiday, prompting immediate police clarification to prevent public speculation regarding the nature of the tragedy.
Image source, Reuters By Nadine Yousif Senior Canada reporter Published 30 September 2026 Updated 19 minutes ago Two people were killed and two others were injured after a vehicle hit pedestrians during a community walk marking Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in British Columbia.
The incident occurred on Tsawwassen First Nation land, south of Vancouver near the US-Canada border. The deceased were identified as elders from the First Nation, local media report.
Police said the driver "may have been experiencing a medical emergency" before the collision.
They added they do not believe it is related to Truth and Reconciliation day, a national holiday that honours victims and survivors of Canada's residential schools, which sought to forcefully assimilate indigenous children.
The collision happened at around 10:25 local time (16:25 BST) at a local parking lot, said the Delta Police Department, which covers the area where the incident occurred.
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