Two people have died in a vehicle explosion at Niagara Falls, causing smoke to fill the area.
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According to sources in law enforcement, two individuals have passed away after a car exploded at the Niagara Falls border crossing between the United States and Canada.
The blast that occurred on Wednesday caused the well-known Rainbow Bridge to temporarily close the border crossings between the United States and Canada in that region.
According to the FBI field office in Buffalo, New York, a vehicle on the US border was involved in an incident where it hit a curb and flew into the air before exploding.
A powerful explosion caused a temporary closure of the Peace Bridge, Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge, and Rainbow Bridge, which are all crossings between the United States and Canada. As a precaution, Buffalo Airport also ceased international flights following the incident.
After the incident, New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated in a press conference that there was no indication of terrorist activity. As a result, three out of four cross-border bridges were able to resume operations.
View: Thick smoke rises from explosion at Niagara Falls, resulting in two fatalities from vehicle explosion.
Two individuals have died in a vehicle explosion at Niagara Falls, causing smoke to billow from the site.
There is currently no set schedule for when the Rainbow Bridge will be reopened, according to authorities.
“We must wait for the investigation and clearance of the scene to ensure the safety of both the traveling public and our officers. Once that has been completed, we will evaluate the situation and reopen,” stated Rose Brophy, the director of field operations for US Customs and Border Patrol in Buffalo, during a press conference on Wednesday evening.
The Buffalo airport has resumed receiving international flights following an explosion at the Niagara Falls border crossing.
The Buffalo Airport is now allowing international flights to resume, following a temporary closure.
The Buffalo airport has resumed operations for international flights.
The Buffalo airport is now allowing international flights again, as the majority of cross-border travel between the US and Canada has resumed.
The airport had been shut down for approximately two and a half hours for both incoming and outgoing flights from international destinations due to an explosion at the border crossing near Niagara Falls known as Rainbow Bridge.
Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York, reports that there is no indication of a terrorist incident following a car accident at Niagara Falls border.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul reassures that there are currently no indications of terrorist activity following a car accident at the Niagara Falls border.
Traffic has resumed on three bridges that connect different countries.
Three out of four bridges connecting the US and Canada have now resumed operations after the incident that occurred on Wednesday.
Footage from cameras showed that traffic was now flowing in both directions at the Peace Bridge, which is located on the US-Canada border near Buffalo, New York.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed at a press conference that the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge and Whirlpool Bridge were projected to resume operation later on Wednesday evening.
The Rainbow Bridge, where the car explosion took place, will stay closed while investigations are ongoing.
The Governor of New York stated that there is a need to lower the intensity.
Governor Hochul emphasized that her determination regarding the absence of a terrorist motive was informed by discussions with seasoned law enforcement officials. She also stated that there was no evidence of any online threats or claims of responsibility.
“We must decrease the temperature. Everything is under control, and while we are still conducting our investigation, there is currently no indication of terrorism in relation to this tragic explosion,” she stated.
A vehicle detonates on surveillance footage at the border crossing between the United States and Canada.
A vehicle detonates on camera at a border checkpoint between the US and Canada.
The governor of New York stated that there are no indications of terrorist activity.
Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York, stated that she was closely observing the situation. At a press conference, she reassured that there were no reported threats against the area.
“The car was completely destroyed, with only the engine remaining. It will be a lengthy process for our federal law enforcement colleagues to uncover the true account,” she informed journalists.
At this time, there is no indication of terrorist actions. The individual in question is a resident of Western New York.
The Toronto Police have heightened security as a precautionary measure.
The Toronto Police have announced plans to boost patrols in response to the incident at the border between the US and Canada. However, they have stated that there are currently no known threats to the city.
“Following an incident at the Canada-US border today, we will be increasing the presence of uniformed officers in various areas of the city as a precautionary measure. There is currently no known threat to the city of #Toronto,” stated the force on X.
Source: independent.co.uk
