Tsawwassen First Nation ended its Truth and Reconciliation event early after a civil emergency

Four people were struck by a vehicle on Tsawwassen First Nation lands, according to the Delta Police Department. In a social media statement, the department said the incident appeared to be medical and described those struck as pedestrians. It happened during National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events hosted by the First Nation.

An emergency alert from Tsawwassen First Nation said the event had ended early because of a “civil emergency.” The alert said an incident in progress had ended the Truth and Reconciliation event and asked participants to walk back the way they came and stay out of the area. The City of Delta, B.C., shared the alert on social media and asked residents to avoid the Tsawwassen Mills area.

The First Nation was hosting a community walk on Wednesday morning in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The walk began at 9:30 a.m. at the First Nation’s recreation centre, a short walk from the Tsawwassen Mills parking lot. In a Facebook post earlier in the week, the First Nation said everyone was also invited to a special House Post unveiling after the walk. The unveiling was scheduled for 10:15 a.m. at Tsawwassen Mills Entrance 3.

Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was among those attending, according to a social media post that has since been deleted. The story is developing.