Several pedestrians struck by white van in Toronto; condition unknown. Police say driver fled the scene. Incident occurred in northern part of city near Yonge and Finch. More details to be posted here as they become available.http://cbc.ca/1.4631564
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@natalie_kalata the van that struck a number of pedestrians at Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East has been found, and the driver has been arrested.Show this thread -
Justin Trudeau makes brief remarks on Toronto incident, says heart goes out to those affected.
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Watch live: Briefing on Toronto van incident expected shortly. Toronto Mayor John Tory expected to be among those speaking.http://cbc.ca/1.4631564
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7 patients transported to Toronto's Sunnybrook hospital after van ran down several pedestrians. Hospital's emergency department locked down, access controlled.
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Toronto Police Deputy Chief Peter Yuen, Mayor John Tory to speak about Toronto van incident at 4:30 ET. Link to live coverage to be posted here:http://cbc.ca/1.4631564
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Public Safety minister says Canada's threat level unchanged. Ralph Goodale says too early to say if Toronto incident terror-related.
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Toronto paramedic says 'multiple deceased' after van struck several pedestrians on sidewalk. Several others injured; firm numbers not yet released.
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9 dead, 16 injured after van strikes pedestrians in Toronto, police say.
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Toronto's Sunnybook hospital says total of 10 victims received from van incident. 2 patients pronounced dead on arrival. Of others, 5 people in critical condition, 2 in serious, 1 in fair.
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Ralph Goodale describes Toronto incident as 'attack.' Public Safety Minister is 1st official to use that term. Also expresses deepest condolences to victims and their families.
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@CBCNews: No information yet to support raising threat level following Toronto van 'attack': Goodale.http://cbc.ca/1.4631909Show this thread -
Sources say alleged driver of rental van in Toronto attack is Alek Minassian. 25-year-old man is from Richmond Hill, Ontario, north of Toronto. According to an online profile, he's a student at Seneca College.
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Government officials briefed on investigation so far say Toronto van suspect is not associated with any organized terrorist group. CBC sources also say suspect does not represent larger threat to national security.
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Growing memorial in Yonge and Finch area of Toronto for victims of today's van attack. (Photos by CBC's Renée Filippone)pic.twitter.com/p7bIBUmk5M
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Police now inside home of Toronto van suspect. Alek Minassian lives in Richmond Hill, north of Toronto. (Picture by CBC's Natalie Nanowski).pic.twitter.com/DGPAB8VfZa
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Update: Suspect not associated with any known terrorist organization, government officials say.http://cbc.ca/1.4631564
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Watch live: Toronto police to speak shortly about Toronto van attack that killed 9, injured 16. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Toronto Mayor John Tory also expected to attend.http://cbc.ca/1.4631564
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Death toll rises to 10 in Toronto van attack. 15 others injured. Police say crime scene involves almost 1 kilometre of Yonge Street.
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Goodale: No evidence yet that attack has any connection of threat to national security.
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What we know about Alek Minassian, alleged driver in deadly Toronto van attack.http://cbc.ca/1.4632435
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Justin Trudeau releases statement on Toronto van attack: 'On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of those who were killed, and my thoughts for a fast and full recovery to those injured.'
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PM thanks first responders who 'managed this extremely difficult situation with courage and professionalism.' Says federal government is closely monitoring the situation, will continue to work with law enforcement agencies.
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Full statement from Justin Trudeau on Toronto van attack:pic.twitter.com/jBw7IABBVQ
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U.S. government pledges support to Canada following van attack. White House statement:pic.twitter.com/HPycn6dRLb
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