In a startling event that has escalated security concerns, a car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge, a key border crossing between the United States and Canada, is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. The FBI has taken the lead in unraveling the circumstances of this alarming incident.
According to U.S. sources, the explosion resulted in two fatalities and one injury, a 27-year-old man who is currently receiving treatment for minor injuries at Niagara Falls Hospital and is in stable condition.
In response to the incident, federal authorities have temporarily closed international border crossings between Canada and Western New York, including the Peace Bridge, Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, and the Whirlpool Bridge, to facilitate a thorough investigation.
Just saw this floating around online of the car bomb at US Canada border. I’m no expert, but that seemed to be a fairly large explosion. pic.twitter.com/KipKE3KaC8
— BowTiedBroke (@BowTiedBroke) November 22, 2023
🚨 #BREAKING: CAR EXPLODES AT US/CANADA BORDER CHECKPOINT
A car entering the toll booth set off a MASSIVE explosion. Injuries are currently unknown, nor is the cause of the explosion.
All border crossings between Canada and Western New York are now closed in BOTH directions pic.twitter.com/bUVV9MchoL
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 22, 2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a statement confirming their involvement: “The FBI is investigating a car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge, a border crossing in Niagara Falls. We are coordinating with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners. Given the ongoing nature of this situation, we can provide no further details at this time.”
The Rainbow Bridge connects Niagara Falls in New York to Niagara Falls in Canada, a region now under heightened scrutiny as authorities work to determine the cause and motive behind this alarming incident.