Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls closed after explosion of vehicle reportedly entering U.S. from Canada
Cars wait in line to go through US customs at the Rainbow Bridge between Niagara Falls, New York and cross the border to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada on August 13, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)
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The FBI is investigating a vehicle explosion Wednesday at the border crossing between Canada and the United States on the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, New York.
All western New York bridge crossings into the U.S. were shut down as well, Erie County’s Executive said. The vehicle was headed into the U.S. from Canada, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office said.
Several emergency vehicles were at the entrance of the bridge and federal authorities were investigating, NBC affiliate WGRZ of Buffalo reported. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was aware of the incident.
“I’ve been briefed on the incident on the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls and we are closely monitoring the situation. State agencies are on site and ready to assist.” she said in a post on X.
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