Police have provided an update after a van struck several pedestrians in north-end Toronto on Monday. Nine people are dead and 16 others are injured. The driver of the van is in custody and police have mobilized all available resources. #TorontoAttack pic.twitter.com/IdZx3PLylv
— CBC News: The National (@CBCTheNational) April 23, 2018
It's crazy how quick the police will shoot a unarmed black man, but won't shoot a suspected terrorist who's pointing an object at them #yongeandfinch #TorontoAttack pic.twitter.com/GSVO6z5b0o
— DasH INCredible (@DameDash_) April 23, 2018
The #TorontoAttack happened right outside my apartment. I was at a loss for words seeing all the body bags just laying there on the sidewalk.
— hayley ✨ (@PRlNCXSS) April 23, 2018
Life is really a gift. pic.twitter.com/Ti5C3vBMOh
Police have arrested a suspect after a white van mounted the curb and struck numerous pedestrians in Toronto.
The incident happened on Yonge Street south of Finch Avenue, according to the Toronto Police Service. Initial estimates suggest eight to 10 people were struck.
Police telling onlookers to move back from deceased victim, covered by blanket behind this police vehicle. Lots of people here shaken up by the scene. @globalnewsto pic.twitter.com/hNjqQFW6v3
— Kamil Karamali (@KamilKaramali) April 23, 2018
Police say “multiple” pedestrians were hit just before 1:30 p.m. Monday, though they initially reported 8-10.
TORONTO — 2:45 p.m.
#yongeandfinch possible suspect arrested #torontoattack pic.twitter.com/teqL0UyYri
— CLARK HUA ZHANG (@FTV_Huazhang) April 23, 2018
Toronto Mayor John Tory says he is on his way to the scene of an incident in which several pedestrians were struck by a van.
Tory says in a statement his thoughts are with those affected by the incident and the frontline responders who are working to help those injured.
The mayor says he has offered any and all assistance that the city can provide to police to help with the investigation.
UPDATE 1:27 pm, police were called to Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East, for a collision.
— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) April 23, 2018
A Media Sgt from traffic services is on their way to the scene.
Too early to confirm the number of pedestrians struck or their injuries. More to come.^gl
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2:30 p.m.
Toronto police say one person is in custody after multiple pedestrians were hit by a van in north Toronto.
They say the person arrested is the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident at the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue area.
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A portrait in bravery. A Toronto police officer stares down the perp in the #torontoattack today. The perp had a gun, the cop brought him down.
— Brian Lilley (@brianlilley) April 23, 2018
Thank your local first responders today. https://t.co/2lktjwAGPW
2:15 p.m.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his sympathies for those involved.
"Our hearts go out to everyone affected," Trudeau said in Ottawa. "We are going to have more to learn and more to say in the coming hours."
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the terrible incident at Yonge and Finch in Toronto. Thank you to the first responders working at the scene – we're monitoring the situation closely.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 23, 2018
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford also weighed in.
"Our thoughts are with the victims and those affected," he said on Twitter. "Thank you to the brave EMS and first responders who are working tirelessly to help."
Video: Multiple bodies dead at Yonge and Finch #TorontoAttack where van strikes padestrians #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/gC3OeGzFW9
— T a h 0 // (@that_i_do) April 23, 2018
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1:27 p.m.
Police report multiple pedestrians struck by a van in north Toronto.
They said the extent of their injuries isn't known.
Chaotic scene on Yonge St. Paramedics treating people everywhere. Some have been pronounced dead on scene. pic.twitter.com/u2RL4BhgQs
— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyGlobalTV) April 23, 2018
Television footage form the scene shows multiple first responders treating people on the sidewalk.
My statement on the tragic incident at Yonge and Finch. pic.twitter.com/8FhH3M5Vhd
— John Tory (@JohnTory) April 23, 2018
Hearing a number of people have been hurt at Yonge and Finch. My thoughts are with everyone affected. We’re following the situation closely — working with our federal and municipal partners. Thank you to the first responders caring for victims and witnesses.
— Kathleen Wynne (@Kathleen_Wynne) April 23, 2018
Van used in alleged toronto terror incident pic.twitter.com/H85APoDgRL
— Mike Drolet (@MDroletGlobalTV) April 23, 2018
Video from Yonge and Finch at Toronto pic.twitter.com/YvS8GcJ8pg
— Vince (@vce7) April 23, 2018
BREAKING: Toronto Police say nine people are dead, 16 others are injured in van incident on Yonge Street. More on @NEWS1130
— Amanda Wawryk (@AmandaWawryk) April 23, 2018
9 dead in Toronto, authorities confirm it was a terrorist attack.
— Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) April 23, 2018
Terrorist described as "Middle Eastern".
"Motive unknown." 🤔
Eyewitness to the Toronto Terrorist attack identifies the killer as a 'darker-skinned' man of 'middle eastern' origin. If this makes you uncomfortable, then I suggest you talk to the victims of Nice, Berlin and Stockholm. pic.twitter.com/MhS2AVHBjc
— Tarek Fatah (@TarekFatah) April 23, 2018
We are all shocked and saddened by the incident at Yonge and Finch today. We offer our condolences to the families of the victims and those injured in the attack. Islamic Relief stands by to help in whatever way we can. Our thoughts and prayers go to out to our Toronto community.
— IslamicRelief Canada (@IRCanada) April 23, 2018
BREAKING NEWS: Local journalist on scene of the Toronto van attack says people began yelling from a parking garage and that the police then arrested a second person with damage to his car. Circumstances unclear.
— BNL NEWS (@BreakingNLive) April 23, 2018
DEVELOPING pic.twitter.com/Bu4DniTFoq
Our hearts are with the people of Toronto today. This was a senseless attack, and we offer our deepest sympathies for the victims and their families.
— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) April 23, 2018