Many will need care after Vancouver festival incident that killed 11, organizer says [Video]

An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a “meaningless tragedy” says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celebration, killing 11 people.

RJ Aquino told hundreds of mourners at a vigil Sunday night that people are confused, devastated and numb.

Police have charged a 30-year-old Vancouver man with eight counts of second-degree murder and say more charges are expected once all the victims have been identified.

B.C.’s Health Ministry issued an update last night saying 32 people were seen at several hospitals in the Lower Mainland and 17 remained in care, including some in critical and serious condition.

Aquino said there are many people who were at the event who witnessed the tragedy and others who lost loved ones or where hurt who will need care and support.

Prime Minister Mark Carney — who attended the vigil …