B.C. first responders and multiple police departments are sharing their condolences after a van struck multiple pedestrians along a busy Toronto road on Monday afternoon, killing 10 and injuring 15 others.
Immediately after the attack, #TorontoStrong began trending on social media, as people banded together in solidarity.
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First responders and police in British Columbia shared their support towards their fellow members and joined the thousands of messages offering condolences for those affected by the attack.
Our hearts are with the people of Toronto & the 1st responders who rushed to help today. #TorontoStrong @TorontoPolice
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) April 24, 2018
Our thoughts with everyone affected by the tragic events in #Toronto today. @TPFFA https://t.co/rCeecSVd2L
— IAFF4550 (@TOLFireFighters) April 24, 2018
Our entire department is sending our support to the victims' families and first responders after this horrible tragedy. #TorontoStrong https://t.co/sgL69LItGp
— Metro Vancouver Transit Police (@TransitPolice) April 23, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of #Toronto today. #TorontoStrong
— PortMoodyFireRescue (@PortMoodyFR) April 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/NewWestPD/status/988541605983522818
Our sympathies to the victims and families of today's event in #toronto, and to the responders who continue to manage this tragic scene. We train for events like this, hoping to never see one. Remember to defuse, decompress, talk about what's happened & stay healthy. #VFRS
— Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (@VanFireRescue) April 23, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, loved ones and all those affected by today’s incident. Thank you to the first responders for your unwavering commitment to public safety. #TorontoStrong – Commissioner Lucki
— RCMP (@rcmpgrcpolice) April 23, 2018
Our hearts and thoughts of support go out to the victims, families, @TorontoPolice and all the first responders affected by the tragic event in #Toronto today.
— Ridge Meadows RCMP (@RidgeRCMP) April 23, 2018
Our thoughts are with #Toronto after the tragedy today. We want to acknowledge the bravery & skill of our colleagues: @TorontoPolice who apprehended the suspect, @Toronto_Fire & @TorontoMedics who assisted the victims & provided aid in the midst of chaos. #VPD #TorontoStrong pic.twitter.com/QiNyVjtriI
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 24, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to all victims, families, friends, first responders and all affected by tragedy in #TorontoStrong. @Toronto_Fire @TPFFA @TorontoPolice @IAFF323 @CityofBurnaby
— Burnaby Fire (@BurnabyFireDept) April 24, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the victims of today's horrific incident in #Toronto. #nowords
— Port Moody Police (@PortMoodyPD) April 24, 2018
Our thoughts are with the victims, families and all those affected by the tragedy today in #Toronto. Thank you to all the first responders and many bystanders who bravely helped those in need. @TorontoMedics, @TorontoPolice @Toronto_Fire you have our support! #TorontoStrong
— A. Paramedics Of BC (@APBC873) April 24, 2018
Our deepest sympathies to the victims, their families & all those impacted by the tragic incident in Toronto today. #torontostrong
— Coquitlam RCMP (@cqrcmp) April 24, 2018
Our thoughts are with all those affected by yesterday’s tragedy in #Toronto. To our @TorontoPolice family, our thought are with you too. You ran towards the danger and arrested the suspect – very brave and courageous! #TorontoStrong pic.twitter.com/8rC1ANAf1f
— Saanich Police (@SaanichPolice) April 24, 2018
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