US EditionMan arrested after vehicle driven into Vancouver Cirque du Soleil arena, no one hurt
- Shortly after 8 p.m. On Thursday, June 5, 2025, a 30-year-old man from Vancouver entered the Pacific Coliseum in a vehicle during a live Cirque du Soleil performance.
- The man was taken into custody under provisions of the Mental Health Act, and authorities have confirmed that the incident is not connected to the April 26 Lapu Lapu Day ramming attack that resulted in 11 fatalities.
- The black BMW driven by the suspect crashed into the venue's front entrance, damaging the vehicle and scattering debris with no reported injuries during the event.
- Vancouver Police described it as a "miracle" that nobody was hurt and confirmed the investigation remains in its very early stages without terrorism links.
- The arrest and ongoing investigation highlight concerns about mental health incidents amid recent violent events, while authorities plan a detailed briefing at the Coliseum on June 6, 2025.
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Vehicle crashes into Cirque du Soleil arena in Vancouver
Vancouver police say it's a "miracle" no one was injured after a vehicle crashed into the Pacific Coliseum arena on Thursday evening. Police say a vehicle drove into the front entrance of the building around 8 p.m. while a Cirque du Soleil show was taking place. They say a 30-year-old Vanc...
Police Investigating After Vehicle Crashes Into Cirque Du Soleil Arena in Vancouver
Vancouver police say it’s a “miracle” no one was injured after a vehicle crashed into the Pacific Coliseum arena on Thursday evening. Police say a vehicle drove into the front entrance of the building around 8 p.m. while a Cirque du Soleil show was taking place. They say a 30-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested under the Mental Health Act and the crash does not appear to be an act of terrorism. In a post to social media platform X, Vancouve…
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