Showing posts with label Traffic Accidents. Show all posts
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Friday, February 02, 2024

Rainbow Bridge Tragedy: Two Dead in Fiery Niagara Falls Crash, Terrorism Not Suspected, Say Officials

Rainbow Bridge Tragedy: Two Dead in Fiery Niagara Falls Crash, Terrorism Not Suspected, Say Officials

 In a shocking incident on Wednesday, a vehicle speeding towards the U.S.-Canada Rainbow Bridge from the American side erupted in a fiery explosion at a checkpoint in Niagara Falls. The catastrophic event claimed two lives and led to the closure of several border crossings for hours. Initial concerns about a possible terror attack were dispelled by authorities who found no evidence linking the crash to terrorism.The FBI's Buffalo office concluded their investigation late Wednesday, finding no explosive materials or terrorism connections. The Niagara Falls Police Department has taken over, treating the incident as a traffic investigation.The Rainbow Bridge incident, occurring just before the Thanksgiving holiday, raised alarms on both sides of the border. Both U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were promptly briefed on the situation. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. Attorney Trini Ross reassured the public, ruling out terrorism.Security footage cap...