Paramedics attend to people after multiple pedestrians were hit by a van in north Toronto in this handout photo from Instagram on Monday, April 23, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Phil Zullo, Instagram

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said “our hearts go out to anyone affected” by the recent tragedy in Toronto, where a van drove into multiple pedestrians Monday afternoon.

“Obviously we’re just learning about the situation in Toronto. Our hearts go out to anyone affected. We’re going to, obviously, have more to learn, more to say in the coming hours,” he told reporters.

Trudeau made the comments shortly after a white van drove onto a North Toronto sidewalk. Toronto police have since confirmed that nine people were killed and 14 were left injured in the incident, which occurred in the Yonge St. and Finch area. They also told reporters that one person is in custody.

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said the government won’t be changing the terror threat level for Canada at this time.

The prime minister wasn’t the only federal party leader to weigh in. During Question Period, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer also extended his thoughts to those affected by the incident.

“I trust that I speak for all Parliamentarians when I say that our thoughts and prayers are with those victims of the recent tragic situation that’s unfolding in Toronto right now.”

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh took to Twitter shortly after the attack, referring to the news as “tragic.”

Tragic news coming out of Toronto – my thoughts are with all those affected by the horrific events unfolding near Yonge and Finch, along with all first responders. — Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 23, 2018

For one MP, the incident hits close to home.

Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi represents the affected area in the House of Commons. He said his home “is literally two minutes from there.”

“I’m very much shaken, as you can imagine. I’ve been monitoring things incessantly since I first heard about this. I think it’s important that no one rush to judgement.” Ehsassi said.

He described the area as “very busy,” adding that he suspects there must have been “quite a few” pedestrians.

As for next steps, Ehsassi said he plans to head home.

“My heart goes out to (those affected). They’re in my heart, they’re in my thoughts, and I’m very much looking forward to heading back home as soon as possible,” he said.

Note: On Monday night officials claimed 15 individuals were injured. They corrected that number to 14 in a Tuesday press conference.

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