10 People Dead, 16 Injured in Toronto as Van Plows Into Pedestrians (UPDATED)
JUST IN: Toronto police say pedestrians have been struck by a van, number of injuries are unknown pic.twitter.com/hmCuVriMwU
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) April 23, 2018
Multiple people were killed and injured after a van struck pedestrians in Toronto earlier today.
UPDATE –– Police confirmed during a press conference this afternoon that nine people were killed and 16 more were injured.
Horrifying situation unfolding at Yonge and Finch. A white van allegedly plowed into a number of pedestrians. Early estimates 8-10 injured, possible fatalities. Authorities on scene investigating. The latest on @CityNews
— Amanda Ferguson (@CityNewsAmanda) April 23, 2018
#UPDATE: Toronto Police confirm a van mounted the curb and hit a number of pedestrians. The driver fled the scene. Police later located the vehicle at Yonge and Sheppard. Driver is in custody, alive, and no motive at this point @Citynews
— Amanda Ferguson (@CityNewsAmanda) April 23, 2018
UPDATE –– 2:49 pm ET: Reporters have been posting updates from the scene:
Numerous scenes on Yonge near Sheppard. Victims still being transported. pic.twitter.com/gKWaQnDvri
— Roger Petersen (@rogerfpetersen) April 23, 2018
BREAKING: Massive area at Poyntz and Beecroft taped off for ongoing investigation @citynews pic.twitter.com/rh97GpDXj8
— Melanie Ng (@CityMelanie) April 23, 2018
#BreakingNews Multiple people struck. Truck on sidewalk, south on Yonge st. pic.twitter.com/KBscmNVu0h
— Alfredo Colangelo (@CityAlfredo) April 23, 2018
UPDATE –– 3:58 pm ET: CNN is reporting that the crash appears to have been a deliberate act.
UPDATE –– 5:31 pm ET: CBS News is identifying the driver as Alek Minassian:
NEW: 25-year-old Alek Minassian identified as the suspected driver who ran down pedestrians in Toronto, killing at least 9, sources confirm to CBS News. https://t.co/SMF8S8GCbN pic.twitter.com/hJ9mo7sn7S
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 23, 2018
UPDATE –– 8:43 pm ET: The death toll has risen to 10, per authorities:
JUST IN: Death toll in Toronto van attack has risen to 10, authorities say. Fifteen people remain hospitalized. https://t.co/hevpvjhuBj pic.twitter.com/OB9KHDQKdQ
— ABC News (@ABC) April 24, 2018
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