The Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting an in-depth investigation into the causes of the explosion and the closure of the bridges connecting America to Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that a car explosion on the Canadian-US border near Niagara Falls constitutes a “very dangerous situation.” “It’s clear that this is a very dangerous situation near Niagara Falls. A car exploded at the Rainbow Bridge crossing,” Trudeau told the House of Commons, adding: “There are still a lot of questions and we are trying to get answers as quickly as possible.” possible.”
American sources have revealed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the explosion of a car at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between the United States and Canada.
International border crossings between Canada and western New York were closed after the reported crash, which left two people dead inside the vehicle and a border guard slightly injured.
Federal authorities said the crash involved a vehicle trying to enter the United States, according to local reports.
“The FBI is investigating a car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge, a border crossing between the United States and Canada in Niagara Falls,” the FBI said in a statement.
He continued: “The FBI is coordinating with our law enforcement partners at the local, state and federal levels in this investigation. As the situation is still unclear, that is all we can say at this time.”
The FBI considers a scenario of what could be a terrorist attack. According to Fox News sources, the accident was an attempt to carry out a terrorist attack, as the car was stuffed with explosive materials.
The Rainbow Bridge connects Niagara Falls in New York to Niagara Falls in Canada. The Peace Bridge, Lewiston Queenston Bridge and Whirlpool Bridge were also closed while the crash was investigated.