Car Explosion - Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls

[MassGuy]

FBI: Rainbow Bridge crash, explosion not connected to terrorism

The Rainbow Bridge, which connects the U.S. to Canada at Niagara Falls, New York, was closed Wednesday after a vehicle exploded on the U.S. side of the bridge.

abcnews.go.com

The Rainbow Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada at Niagara Falls, New York, has been closed after a vehicle explosion, according to the FBI and local authorities.

The Niagara Falls mayor's office said the incident involved a vehicle crossing into the U.S. from Canada.

The FBI is at the scene.

 

[MassGuy]

Early reports say this is being investigated as an attempted terorrist attack. That makes sense to me, as the damage appears to be minimal, and that’s probably not the place you’d intend to set off a bomb.

 

[MassGuy]

JUST IN: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has been briefed on the vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge: "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."

https://x.com/abc/status/1727401216840282465?s=46&t=1LeaTK_fug_ONwN11qOyUw

 

[LovesPeace2]

FBI: Rainbow Bridge crash, explosion not connected to terrorism

The Rainbow Bridge, which connects the U.S. to Canada at Niagara Falls, New York, was closed Wednesday after a vehicle exploded on the U.S. side of the bridge.

abcnews.go.com

The Rainbow Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada at Niagara Falls, New York, has been closed after a vehicle explosion, according to the FBI and local authorities.

The Niagara Falls mayor's office said the incident involved a vehicle crossing into the U.S. from Canada.

The FBI is at the scene.

Just the hell I wonder if they are gunna boost security at all crossings now

 

[MassGuy]

Just the hell I wonder if they are gunna boost security at all crossings now

Seems to be the case. I’m just wondering what the actual target was.

 

[MrsWatson]

No sign of terrorism in blast that killed 2 at U.S.-Canada border in Niagara Falls, governor says

“This vehicle basically incinerated. Nothing is left but the engine,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[MassGuy]

Ok, this makes sense. According to intelligence analyst, John Miller on CNN, the car had been selected for secondary screening. I imagine he knew he was done at the point and set it off.

 

[LovesPeace2]

Seems to be the case. I’m just wondering what the actual target was.

I wonder if it was meant for those New York targets. This is shocking kinda but we are seeing more terrorists acts happening here in Canada, jmoo

 

[Odeto BJ]

There are a lot of part day crossings on that bridge. Canadians headed for NFNY to shop, for entertainment and similar. US tourists checking out the falls, the casinos and the gorge as well as Niagara on the Lake. Prior to 9/11, an ordinary vehicle with Ontario plates would hardly even pause headed into NFNY.
If you indicated you were going to return inside 24-hours, the US border control would check the driver's license and not even ask for ID from the remaining passengers in a car. Similar headed into Canada with NY plates. The same scenario at the Ambassador Bridge (Windsor, Detroit) and the Bluewater Bridge (Sarnia, Port Huron).

Much different today.

 

[steeltowngirl]

Scary stuff. Hoping it is an isolated incident, and not a preview of more to come.

No word on injuries?

 

[Leve]

Ok, this makes sense. According to intelligence analyst, John Miller on CNN, the car had been selected for secondary screening. I imagine he knew he was done at the point and set it off.

I hope he was the only one.

 

[MassGuy]

Apparently there were two suspects in the vehicle. -CNN

Also, car entered bridge, accelerated to nearly 100 miles an hour and smashed into the secondary search area.

Might not be a bomb after all.

 

[Chimera]

Just the hell I wonder if they are gunna boost security at all crossings now

Bbm.
One would think so !
All border crossings.
Omo.

 

[justme11]

Scary stuff. Hoping it is an isolated incident, and not a preview of more to come.

No word on injuries?

Two occupants in the car were killed in the explosion.

A border protection agent was injured in the blast. He's being treated for non-life threatening injuries at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, sources said.

Two occupants of car killed in explosion at Rainbow Bridge

Two occupants of a car that exploded after it sped the wrong way into an inspection booth at the Rainbow Bridge were killed in the blast, according to law enforcement

www.niagara-gazette.com

SBM

 

[Chimera]

Moment car explodes on Rainbow Bridge next to US immigration

The explosion on Rainbow Bridge was reported shortly after 11.20am on Wednesday morning. Two men who were inside the car died, but it's unclear if anyone else was injured.

www.dailymail.co.uk

An attempted terror attack on Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls today saw a car explode, causing a massive explosion at a toll checkpoint that killed the vehicle's two occupants.

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No sign of terrorism in blast that killed 2 at U.S.-Canada border in Niagara Falls, governor says

“This vehicle basically incinerated. Nothing is left but the engine,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

www.nbcnews.com

Gov. Hochul: No terrorist threat following vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge

The FBI, ATF and several law enforcement agencies are investigating.

www.wgrz.com

It sounds as if the bridge crossing wasn't their target ?
(Not enough people )
Wonder what their target was ?
Security cameras must have caught the car not only pulling up to the checkpoint, but exploding as well.
Of course that wouldn't be released yet.
Imo.

 

[Odeto BJ]

Terror attack at Niagara Falls bridge leaves 2 dead in 'car bombing' explosion

Footage from the scene appears to show a car entering the US from Canada via the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls and shows damage to the checkpoint. Smoke is seen bellowing from the sky

www.themirror.com

Photos. Explosion was right at the checkpoint booth. (2) passengers dead, one Border Patrol officer injured.

 

[Chimera]

Two occupants in the car were killed in the explosion.

A border protection agent was injured in the blast. He's being treated for non-life threatening injuries at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, sources said.

Two occupants of car killed in explosion at Rainbow Bridge

Two occupants of a car that exploded after it sped the wrong way into an inspection booth at the Rainbow Bridge were killed in the blast, according to law enforcement

www.niagara-gazette.com

SBM

Red bolding mine.
Thanks for the link, @justme11 !

I thought I'd read elsewhere about the bpa being injured but couldn't find it.
Non-life threatening is good but could still be a serious injury.
Hope they'll be o.k.
Omo.

 

[Vern]

Ok, this makes sense. According to intelligence analyst, John Miller on CNN, the car had been selected for secondary screening. I imagine he knew he was done at the point and set it off.

What I am seeing is that when told to pull over for secondary screening, hit the gas and headed the vehicle straight into the US checkpoint.

 

[MassGuy]

What I am seeing is that when told to pull over for secondary screening, hit the gas and headed the vehicle straight into the US checkpoint.

It’s messy right now, so who knows what is true. Apparently there is no evidence of explosives though.

 

[Vern]

It’s messy right now, so who knows what is true. Apparently there is no evidence of explosives though.

I hope not.

Another angle coming out now:

Car was seen travelling 100mph down “Main St” picture attached, swerved around a car and lost control into the USA side. You can see from this video the car does not come from the Canada Side.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1727409801867464789