Two Dead in Canada After Vehicle Hits Pedestrians Taking Part in First Nations Event
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Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event
Image source: Reuters
By Nadine Yousif, Senior Canada Reporter
Published 30 September 2026
Updated 11 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 stated 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.
Police reported that two injured individuals are receiving treatment in hospital.
"Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic incident," said Delta Police.
Eyewitness accounts from CBC News reporters on scene described over a dozen ambulances responding to the incident.
In a social media post advertising the event last week, Tsawwassen First Nation announced plans for a community walk followed by the unveiling of a house post in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The event was scheduled to take place from 09:30 to 13:00 local time.
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