India, April 27 -- The police on Sunday said at least 11 people died after a man drove his vehicle into people who were participating in a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver.

The police said the incident was not related to terrorism.

Vancouver Police posted on X: "Eleven people have now died as a result of the mass-casualty event at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival. Our hearts are with all of the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who has been impacted by this act of violence. This is the darkest day in our city's history."

Police said the driver has been taken into custody.

Police rushed to the scene immediately after the incident occurred.

Speaking on the arrest, the police earlier wrote on X: "A 30-year-ol...