The day before, a vehicle ran over a crowd participating in the Lapu Lapu Festival, of the Filipino community of that city, and caused the death of persons between the ages of five and 65, in addition to several injured.

Along with sending its condolences to the families of the fatal victims, the Government of Chile wishes a speedy recovery to the injured, according to a statement published on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Based on preliminary information, Vancouver police ruled out a terrorist attack and said the driver of the car is Kai-Ji Adam Lo, a resident of the city with a history of mental health problems.

The incident comes just hours before Canadians go to the polls Monday to elect a new government.

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