A speeding vehicle on the American side of a U.S.--Canada border crosssing near Niagara Falls blew up a vehicle yesterday (Nov. 22, 2023) killing two people and causing federal authorities to shut down four border checkpoints amid international concern, the USA Today website reports.
Two people found dead were inside the vehicle that exploded. The FBI field office in Buffalo said it is investigating the explosion on the Rainbow Bridge, which connects the U.S. and Canada.across the Niagara River.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that, based on a preliminary investigation, there is no sign of terrorist involvement. Law enforcement was not aware of any threats to the area and the investigation is ongoing, she said. The vehicle was incinerated and pieces of the car are widely scattered.
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