AA car exploded on the border between the United States and Canada and two of its occupants died, according to media reports, but there were no other deaths, the American television channel CNN reported on Wednesday. citing anonymous sources. The car would therefore have exploded on the American side at noon (local time).
The incident occurred in the immediate vicinity of the Rainbow Bridge. It connects the American state of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario and is a few steps from the famous Niagara Falls. Some US media reported that the car was approaching the border crossing at high speed and driving in the wrong lane.
The FBI in Buffalo and the Border Transportation Authority also confirmed the incident. The Buffalo FBI said the incident remains under investigation. Photos showed rubble and a heavy police presence at the border post. There were initially no further details about the incident.
State police are working with the FBI’s counterterrorism unit to monitor all access routes into New York, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday via the service. of short messages X, formerly Twitter. She said she would travel to Buffalo and meet with police and emergency workers there.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Parliament in Ottawa that it was a “very serious situation.” They are in close contact with the American authorities. Four border crossings were closed. According to the White House, US President Joe Biden was briefed on the incident. He and his team have been closely monitoring developments.
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