Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event

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   Two First Nations elders killed by pickup truck at British Columbia mall

   A pickup truck struck four pedestrians outside the Tsawwassen Mills mall on Wednesday morning, killing two First Nations elders and injuring two others. The incident occurred on Tsawwassen First Nation lands during a Truth and Reconciliation event. Delta Police Department officials believe the driver may have suffered a medical emergency prior to the crash. The collision happened at a site where a House Post was scheduled for unveiling following a community walk. The Tsawwassen First Nation ended the event early due to the incident.

   Why it matters

   The event was held to mark Canada's Truth and Reconciliation. The deaths occurred during a community walk and subsequent ceremony.

   What is confirmed

   • Two First Nations elders died and two people were injured after a vehicle struck four pedestrians outside Tsawwassen Mills mall.
   • The incident took place on Wednesday morning on Tsawwassen First Nation lands.
   • The Delta Police Department stated the driver may have experienced a medical emergency.
   • The crash occurred near the entrance of the mall where a House Post was to be unveiled after a Truth and Reconciliation Walk.
   • The Tsawwassen First Nation halted the event early because of the incident.

   What to watch next

   • Official confirmation of the driver's medical status
   • Identification of the two deceased elders
   • Police report on the specific cause of the vehicle's trajectory
   Sources used for this update (18)

   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. www.ctvnews.ca — Tsawwassen First Nation ends event early due to 'incident'
   9. www.bbc.com — Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part ...
   10. www.theglobeandmail.com — Two dead, two injured after vehicle hits pedestrians at B.C.’s Tsawwassen Mills mall - The Globe and Ma....
   11. vancouver.citynews.ca — 2 dead, 2 injured after pedestrians struck outside Tsawwassen ...
   12. calgary.citynews.ca — First Nations elders dead after truck strikes pedestrians in BC
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