Driver Strikes 4 People Outside a Mall in British Columbia, Killing 2, Police Say

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   Two First Nations Elders Killed in Tsawwassen Mills Mall Crash

   A pickup truck struck four pedestrians outside the Tsawwassen Mills mall in British Columbia on Wednesday morning, killing two First Nations elders and injuring two others. Police suspect the driver suffered a medical emergency prior to the crash. The incident occurred on Tsawwassen First Nation lands near the entrance of the mall. The driver has since been released from the hospital. The victims were attending a truth and reconciliation event at the time of the accident.

   Why it matters

   The crash took place during a truth and reconciliation event, leading a B.C. First Nation to halt the proceedings. The location is situated south of Vancouver on Tsawwassen First Nation lands.

   What is confirmed

   • A vehicle struck four pedestrians outside the Tsawwassen Mills mall in British Columbia on Wednesday.
   • Two people died and two others were injured in the crash.
   • The deceased are identified as two First Nations elders.
   • Police suspect the driver experienced a medical emergency before the crash.
   • The driver has been released from the hospital.
   • The incident happened near a truth and reconciliation event.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The vehicle involved was a pickup truck.
   • Prime Minister Mark Carney identified the deceased in a post on X.

   What to watch next

   • Official autopsy reports for the deceased elders
   • Police confirmation on whether criminal charges will be filed against the driver
   Sources used for this update (16)

   1. BBC — Two dead after pedestrians struck at Canada truth and reconciliation event
   2. CBC — 2 dead, 2 injured after driver hits pedestrians outside Tsawwassen Mills mall: police
   3. The New York Times — Driver Strikes 4 People Outside a Mall in British Columbia, Killing 2, Police Say
   4. Castanet — Two First Nations elders killed in crash outside Tsawwassen Mills Mall
   5. The Seattle Times — Crash at British Columbia mall kills 2, injures 2 after possible medical emergency
   6. Vancouver Sun — Two dead after pedestrians struck near entrance of Tsawwassen Mills mall
   7. People.com — 2 Killed After Driver Crashes into Mall Following Possible Medical Emergency
   8. Castanet — Two pedestrians dead, two injured after struck by vehicle outside Tsawwassen Mills Mall
   9. The Globe and Mail — Two dead, two injured after vehicle hits pedestrians at B.C.’s Tsawwassen Mills mall
   10. CBC — Driver in crash that killed 2 Tsawwassen First Nation elders released from hospital: police
   11. NJ.com — 2 killed after driver crashes into mall entrance
   12. www.theglobeandmail.com — Two dead, two injured after vehicle hits pedestrians at B.C.’s Tsawwassen Mills mall - The Globe and Ma....
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