Latest: Irishman describes scene of Toronto attack as nine people confirmed dead

Latest: An Irishman has described the scene of devastation after a van ploughed into pedestrians in Toronto.

Update 10.15pm: An Irishman has described the scene of devastation after a van ploughed into pedestrians in Toronto.

Nine people are dead, while there are at 16 were seriously injured after the white van veered off the street onto the pavement.