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Alex Caprariello reposted
NEW: Security camera shows car bombing at the U.S.-Canadian border in Niagara Falls
NEW: Security camera shows car bombing at the U.S.-Canadian border in Niagara Falls
Magic !! "Now you see it, now you don't".Alex Caprariello reposted
NEW: Security camera shows car bombing at the U.S.-Canadian border in Niagara Falls
I know it's become apparent this was not terrorism, but if someone *was* wanting to smuggle a bomb or any contraband from Canada into the US, an extremely busy travel day like today might seem like a good time to cross, when there are simply too many vehicles to blend in with and possibly avoid scrutiny. Even if whatever plan is not to cause trouble on a holiday but at some later date. MOO
I could see that happening.I doubt anyone would smuggle a bomb from Canada into the US. Canadians believe the US is imploding on it's own.![]()
Agreed, and I agree with them. But even in this fictional scenario, crossing from Canada to the US doesn't mean they must be Canadian.I doubt anyone would smuggle a bomb from Canada into the US. Canadians believe the US is imploding on it's own.![]()
Rest in peace. The driver may have had a lapse in judgment or a medical emergency. But I’m surprised by the lack of crossing over the Rainbow bridge jokes.
My experience is that high volume traffic doesn't mean the lines go quicker. If anything the border guards are on high alert based on the assumption bad actors assume they'll speed up the process and avoid scrutiny.I know it's become apparent this was not terrorism, but if someone *was* wanting to smuggle a bomb or any contraband from Canada into the US, an extremely busy travel day like today might seem like a good time to cross, when there are simply too many vehicles to blend in with and possibly avoid scrutiny. Even if whatever plan is not to cause trouble on a holiday but at some later date. MOO
all the supposed safety features we have in cars- curious about this model and the people"The driver and a passenger perished in the wreck, and a CBP officer suffered minor injuries. He was treated at a nearby hospital and released, an agency official said later.
Authorities did not identify the two people killed. CNN reported the driver was a 56-year-old man who was traveling in a Bentley automobile with his wife to attend a concert by the rock group KISS."
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Fiery Rainbow Bridge car crash at US-Canada border kills 2; terrorism ruled out
A speeding car crashed in flames on the bridge linking New York state and Ontario at Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing two people in the vehicle and sparking a security scare that closed four U.S.-Canadian border crossings.www.reuters.com
Tempted to crack a joke about the car probably being Bentley’s “Flying Spur” but will refrain—whether it crashed in an evasive maneuver or due to driver confusion, it’s still a tragedy for the families of the two folks killed."The driver and a passenger perished in the wreck, and a CBP officer suffered minor injuries. He was treated at a nearby hospital and released, an agency official said later.
Authorities did not identify the two people killed. CNN reported the driver was a 56-year-old man who was traveling in a Bentley automobile with his wife to attend a concert by the rock group KISS."
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Fiery Rainbow Bridge car crash at US-Canada border kills 2; terrorism ruled out
A speeding car crashed in flames on the bridge linking New York state and Ontario at Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing two people in the vehicle and sparking a security scare that closed four U.S.-Canadian border crossings.www.reuters.com
I don't think so. There isn't a straight line from the inspection booth to the secondary area and the distance is too far. From what I can see the driver's speed was already really high and made no attempt to stop. Getting airborne after hitting a retaining wall suggests the driver, for whatever reason, didn't have control of the vehicle. Whether that was a medical emergency, a mechanical problem with the vehicle, or related to illegal substances we probably won't know. That's an almost $400K 12 cylinder vehicle. I'd be interested to know whether the driver was the owner or whether they rented it for a few days. The newest vehicle has three driving modes, the fastest being sports mode that drives like a bat out of hell. If the driver screwed up somehow and hit sports mode he could have lost complete control of the vehicle. Wonder if there will be anything left of the crash detection system to unravel the cause.It's really strange. If the driver had a medical episode, did his foot get stuck on the accelerator? Or did the car malfunction? Or were they fighting in the car and the driver had a rage episode? What about them being told to pull in for a secondary inspection? Was that true?
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Bentley Flying Spur (2005) - Wikipedia
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No. They were never in an inspection area. They came from a local casino where they spent minutes. Probably exchanging money. Then headed on their trip to Canada. Well respected couple from Grand Island. RIPIt's really strange. If the driver had a medical episode, did his foot get stuck on the accelerator? Or did the car malfunction? Or were they fighting in the car and the driver had a rage episode? What about them being told to pull in for a secondary inspection? Was that true?
from the article, according to a witness...![]()
Canada border smash driver NY businessman in $300k Bentley with wife
The governor of New York said on Wednesday night there was no indication of a terrorist connection to the car crash on the US-Canada bridge earlier in the day. Two people died in the explosion.www.dailymail.co.uk
from the article, according to a witness...
" 'He was swerving as he was going down this road here, fishtailing because he was going so fast,' he said."
"'There was car in front he swerved around it then it looked like he hit the fence and this fire started.'"
I don't think so. There isn't a straight line from the inspection booth to the secondary area and the distance is too far. From what I can see the driver's speed was already really high and made no attempt to stop. Getting airborne after hitting a retaining wall suggests the driver, for whatever reason, didn't have control of the vehicle. Whether that was a medical emergency, a mechanical problem with the vehicle, or related to illegal substances we probably won't know. That's an almost $400K 12 cylinder vehicle. I'd be interested to know whether the driver was the owner or whether they rented it for a few days. The newest vehicle has three driving modes, the fastest being sports mode that drives like a bat out of hell. If the driver screwed up somehow and hit sports mode he could have lost complete control of the vehicle. Wonder if there will be anything left of the crash detection system to unravel the cause.