A number of people have been killed and multiple others injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, police have said. The driver has been taken into custody after the incident shortly after 8pm local time, police added. People were in the area near 41st Avenue and Fraser Street for the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, according to local media. Vancouver's mayor Ken Sim said in a post on X: "I am shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident at today's Lapu Lapu Day event." He added: "Our thoughts are with all those affected and with Vancouver's Filipino community during this incredibly difficult time." This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.