UPDATED: Police say no evidence Tsawwassen Mills incident 'intentional'

UPDATE:

The Delta Police Department has provided an update on the tragic vehicle incident that took place at Tsawwassen Mills on Wednesday.

"At this time, there is no information to suggest the collision was intentional," the force said. "Investigators continue to examine whether a medical emergency experienced by the driver before the collision may have been a contributing factor."

The DPD added that "while the collision was not related to the Truth and Reconciliation Walk taking place elsewhere on the property, the area where the collision occurred was scheduled to host a House Post unveiling following the conclusion of the walk."

"Although the unveiling had not yet begun, some individuals were present in the area preparing for the ceremony," they added. "At this stage of the investigation, there is no information to suggest any connection between the collision and the planned event."

The driver of the vehicle "received medical attention" and later released from the hospital. No charges have yet been sworn.

The original story is as follows:

An event marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Tsawwassen came to an abrupt end following what police described as a "collision" at the nearby Tsawwassen Mills shopping centre.

According to the Delta Police Department, four pedestrians were struck. Two have since succumbed to their injuries.

"Preliminary information indicates the driver of the involved vehicle may have experienced a medical emergency prior to the collision," the force wrote in a statement. "The remaining injured individuals were treated at the scene by BC Emergency Health Services and transported to hospital."

Officers said the incident "is not related to the Truth and Reconciliation Walk that was taking place on Tsawwassen First Nation lands at the time," and that, "there is no ongoing risk to public safety."

It has since been revealed that the aforementioned walk was slated to end at the mall, where two new house posts were scheduled to be unveiled.

Footage from the scene shows a mess of debris outside Entrance 3 on the northwest side of the mall.

A black pickup truck towing a trailer was spotted within the area roped off by police. Families of the victims were seen consoling one another on a nearby bench.

Before long, a memorial took shape near the site, with mourners laying flowers in honour of the victims.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Delta Police at 604-946-4411.

More to come...