Authorities are reportedly searching for a second vehicle following an explosion on a border bridge
UPDATE, Nov. 22, 2023:
A previous version of this story described the explosion as a terror attack, as Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams had initially reported. Fox has since clarified that the incident is being treated as a “possible attack.”
Police Seek Second Vehicle After Explosion at U.S.-Canada Border Bridge
Authorities are on the lookout for a second vehicle following an explosion at a bridge crossing between the United States and Canada on Wednesday afternoon.
Fox News, citing information from law enforcement officials, reported that two men died near the Rainbow Bridge, which separates the two countries near Niagara Falls.
The explosion occurred when a vehicle, allegedly packed with explosives, detonated in the area.
A Customs and Border Protection agent was reportedly injured in the blast.
While the situation is still unfolding, authorities are now searching for a second vehicle, according to Fox News.
Multiple videos captured the blast, fires, and damage to infrastructure in the area, but the extent of the damage and whether the bridge was affected remains unclear.
The moment of the car bomb explosion at the Niagra falls border. pic.twitter.com/SWJ3GwABv8
— The Maine Wire (@TheMaineWire) November 22, 2023
BREAKING: 2 Terrorists Dead & @CBP Agent Rushed To Hospital After Terrorist Attack At United States Border Entry Point At Niagra Falls New York.
The Car Bomb Detonated At Rainbow Bridge Entry Point Coming From Canada Into The United States! @FBIBuffalo “Situation Is Very Fluid” pic.twitter.com/4ZZB3AjGoW— John Basham (@JohnBasham) November 22, 2023
Niagra Falls Rainbow Bridge Car explosion pic.twitter.com/yXfW8RQUhr
— Jon Nicosia (@NewsPolitics) November 22, 2023
WGRZ-TV shared a statement from Niagara County officials:
“Niagara County officials are at the Rainbow Bridge, along with multiple state and local agencies, with appropriate resources to support the investigation of today’s car explosion.
“This is a federal incident and the investigation will be led by the federal government. As such, we will not be making any additional public comments, as we will defer to lead investigators so there is a single point of communication to the public and media.”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, also released the following statement:
“I have been briefed on the situation that occurred at the Rainbow Bridge in Buffalo. At my direction, the New York State Police is actively working with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force to monitor all points of entry to New York.
“I am traveling to Buffalo to meet with law enforcement and emergency responders and will update New Yorkers when more information becomes available.”
Bridges between the U.S. and Canada are currently closed.
Several public buildings in the Buffalo area nearby have also closed early due to the explosion.
According to Fox News, authorities believe it may take days to determine the identities of the individuals in the car and the motive behind the apparent targeting of the border crossing.
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How is the explosion at the U.S.-Canada border bridge being treated by authorities?
UPDATE, Nov. 22, 2023:
A previous version of this story described the explosion as a terror attack, as Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams had initially reported. Fox has since clarified that the incident is being treated as a “possible attack.”
Police Seek Second Vehicle After Explosion at U.S.-Canada Border Bridge
Authorities are on the lookout for a second vehicle following an explosion at a bridge crossing between the United States and Canada on Wednesday afternoon.
Fox News, citing information from law enforcement officials, reported that two men died near the Rainbow Bridge, which separates the two countries near Niagara Falls.
The explosion occurred when a vehicle, allegedly packed with explosives, detonated in the area.
A Customs and Border Protection agent was reportedly injured in the blast.
While the situation is still unfolding, authorities are now searching for a second vehicle, according to Fox News.
Multiple videos captured the blast, fires, and damage to infrastructure in the area, but the extent of the damage and whether the bridge was affected remains unclear.
The moment of the car bomb explosion at the Niagra falls border. pic.twitter.com/SWJ3GwABv8— The Maine Wire (@TheMaineWire) November 22, 2023
BREAKING: 2 Terrorists Dead & @CBP Agent Rushed To Hospital After Terrorist Attack At United States Border Entry Point At Niagra Falls New York.
The Car Bomb Detonated At Rainbow Bridge Entry Point Coming From Canada Into The United States! pic.twitter.com/4ZZB3AjGoW— John Basham (@JohnBasham) November 22, 2023
Niagra Falls Rainbow Bridge Car explosion pic.twitter.com/yXfW8RQUhr— Jon Nicosia (@NewsPolitics) November 22, 2023
WGRZ-TV shared a statement from Niagara County officials:
“Niagara County officials are at the Rainbow Bridge, along with multiple state and local agencies, with appropriate resources to support the investigation of today’s car explosion.
“This is a federal incident and the investigation will be led by the federal government. As such, we will not be making any additional public comments, as we will defer to lead investigators so there is a single point of communication to the public and media.”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, also released the following statement:
“I have been briefed on the situation that occurred at the Rainbow Bridge in Buffalo. At my direction, the New York State Police is actively working with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force to monitor all points of entry to New York.
“I am traveling to Buffalo to meet with law enforcement and emergency responders and will update New Yorkers when more information becomes available.”
Bridges between the U.S. and Canada are currently closed.
Several public buildings in the Buffalo area nearby have also closed early due to the explosion.
According to Fox News, authorities believe it may take days to determine the identities of the individuals in the car and the motive behind the apparent targeting of the border crossing.
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