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According to [[Reuters]], a preliminary assessment determined that the explosion was likely caused by a reckless driver.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/explosion-us-canada-border-caused-by-reckless-driver-sources-2023-11-22/ |title=Explosion at US-Canada border caused by reckless driver |date=November 22, 2023 |publisher=[[Reuters]] |access-date=November 22, 2023}}</ref> No explosive devices were immediately found, according to ''[[The New York Times]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/11/22/nyregion/rainbow-bridge-explosion-niagara-falls/rainbow-bridge-explosion-niagara-falls |title=2 Dead in Vehicle Explosion at U.S.-Canada Bridge in Niagara Falls |date=November 22, 2023 |last=Meko |first=Hurubie |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=November 22, 2023}}</ref>
According to [[Reuters]], a preliminary assessment determined that the explosion was likely caused by a reckless driver.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/explosion-us-canada-border-caused-by-reckless-driver-sources-2023-11-22/ |title=Explosion at US-Canada border caused by reckless driver |date=November 22, 2023 |publisher=[[Reuters]] |access-date=November 22, 2023}}</ref> No explosive devices were immediately found, according to ''[[The New York Times]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/11/22/nyregion/rainbow-bridge-explosion-niagara-falls/rainbow-bridge-explosion-niagara-falls |title=2 Dead in Vehicle Explosion at U.S.-Canada Bridge in Niagara Falls |date=November 22, 2023 |last=Meko |first=Hurubie |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=November 22, 2023}}</ref>


CNN reported that although initial reports indicated two deaths in the car, the authorities were no longer sure of how many people were in the car at the time of the explosion and it may only have been one person.<ref>{{cite news |title=Live updates: Rainbow Bridge vehicle explosion closes US-Canada border crossings |url=https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/rainbow-bridge-explosion-11-22-23/index.html |access-date=November 22, 2023 |work=CNN |date=November 22, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
CNN reported that although initial reports indicated two deaths in the car, the authorities were no longer sure of how many people were in the car at the time of the explosion and it may only have been one person.<ref>{{cite news |title=Live updates: Rainbow Bridge vehicle explosion closes US-Canada border crossings |url=https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/rainbow-bridge-explosion-11-22-23/h_c4f3775ad102ffba1275e8a50c6220b6 |access-date=November 22, 2023 |work=CNN |date=November 22, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>


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Revision as of 22:00, 22 November 2023

Rainbow Bridge explosion
The Rainbow Bridge, as seen from Canada, in 2013
DateNovember 22, 2023; 13 months ago (2023-11-22)
LocationRainbow Bridge
Niagara Falls, New York
United States
Coordinates43°5′17.7″N 79°3′50.8″W / 43.088250°N 79.064111°W / 43.088250; -79.064111
TypeVehicle explosion
Deaths2
Non-fatal injuries1

On November 22, 2023, a car exploded at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, New York along the Canada–United States border, killing at least one occupant of the car and injuring a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.

Background

The bridge was officially opened to the public in 1941 and does not permit commercial trucks.[1][2] The explosion occurred one day before the American observation of Thanksgiving, a period of heightened travel in the United States.[3]

Explosion

On November 22, 2023, at approximately 11:22 a.m.,[4] an unknown-modeled vehicle exploded at the Rainbow Bridge.[5] According to several law enforcement sources, the vehicle entered from the United States portion of the bridge at a high speed.[6] Eye witnesses stated that the vehicle crashed into the checkpoint structure at high speed, resulting in a fire and explosion.[7]

Aftermath

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport increased security checks[8] and shut down departing and arriving flights.[9] The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission closed all four border crossings in the Niagara Falls area—Rainbow Bridge, Peace Bridge, Lewiston–Queenston Bridge and Whirlpool Bridge.[10] Amtrak temporarily suspended their cross-border services between New York and Canada.[11]

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is coordinating its response with the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.[12] The Joint Terrorism Task Force and New York State Police are monitoring all points of entry into New York.[13]

Investigation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Canadian officials are investigating the incident.[14]

According to Reuters, a preliminary assessment determined that the explosion was likely caused by a reckless driver.[15] No explosive devices were immediately found, according to The New York Times.[16]

CNN reported that although initial reports indicated two deaths in the car, the authorities were no longer sure of how many people were in the car at the time of the explosion and it may only have been one person.[17]

Reactions

United States

The White House is "closely monitoring" the incident.[18] President Joe Biden was briefed according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre;[19] Biden was in Nantucket, Massachusetts for Thanksgiving.[18] Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg was briefed about the explosion and spoke with Canadian Transportation Agency chair France Pégeot.[20]

Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told lawmakers that the explosion was a "very serious situation".[21] Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is receiving information from U.S. authorities, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and border service agencies.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Niagara Falls Bridge Commission". Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Woyce, Kevin (2015). Niagara: The Falls and the River: An Illustrated History. ISBN 9780692522523.
  3. ^ Barrett, Devlin (November 22, 2023). "The Rainbow Bridge incident comes on one of America's busiest travel days and as security officials have expressed heightened concerns about possible attacks". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Murphy, Paul (November 22, 2023). "Surveillance camera video shows moment of vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge". CNN. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  5. ^ "FBI probing vehicle explosion attack at US-Canada bridge near Niagara Falls". Reuters. November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Miller, John (November 22, 2023). "Vehicle exploded after accelerating at a high rate of speed, sources say". CNN. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  7. ^ DeGeorge, Kim; Adams, Saundra; Beilein, Olivia (November 22, 2023). "2 dead following explosion at Rainbow Bridge". wgrz.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  8. ^ "Security increased at Buffalo, Niagara airports". BBC News. November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  9. ^ "Buffalo Airport closed". BBC News. November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  10. ^ a b Franklin, Jonathan (November 22, 2023). "Vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge closes U.S.-Canada border crossings". NPR. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  11. ^ Muntean, Pete (November 22, 2023). "Amtrak temporarily suspends routes connecting New York and Canada, spokesperson says". CNN. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  12. ^ Souza, Sabrina (November 22, 2023). "All vehicles being screened at Buffalo airport in response to the Rainbow Bridge incident, official says". CNN. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  13. ^ Tebor, Celina (November 22, 2023). "FBI joint terrorism task force working with state authorities to monitor all points of entry to New York". CNN. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  14. ^ Tebor, Celina; Miller, John; Perez, Evan (November 22, 2023). "FBI investigating vehicle explosion that killed 2 car occupants at Rainbow Bridge on US-Canadian border". CNN. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  15. ^ "Explosion at US-Canada border caused by reckless driver". Reuters. November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  16. ^ Meko, Hurubie (November 22, 2023). "2 Dead in Vehicle Explosion at U.S.-Canada Bridge in Niagara Falls". The New York Times. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  17. ^ "Live updates: Rainbow Bridge vehicle explosion closes US-Canada border crossings". CNN. November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  18. ^ a b Saenz, Arlette (November 22, 2023). "White House closely monitoring Rainbow Bridge incident, official says". CNN. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  19. ^ Klein, Betsy (November 22, 2023). "Biden briefed on bridge incident, White House says". CNN. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  20. ^ Rempfer, Kyle (November 22, 2023). "Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he has been briefed about the explosion, "and am in touch with my Canadian counterpart."". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  21. ^ Coletta, Amanda. "In Ottawa, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told lawmakers that the incident on the bridge was "a very serious situation" and said officials are working "to get answers as rapidly as possible."". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 22, 2023.


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