Bridge Between US and Canada at Niagara Falls Closes After Explosion Involving Vehicle Coming Into United States

by David Greyson

The Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls, which connects the U.S and Canada was shut down due to an explosion in what appears to be a terrorist attack. The explosion happened on the U.S. side of the bridge.

The incident involved a vehicle coming into the United States according, to the Mayor’s office in Niagara Falls.

Update: The Daily Mail reported the two occupants of the vehicle are dead.

The FBI is on scene investigating the explosion, ABC News reported.

The Rainbow Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada at Niagara Falls, New York, has been closed after an explosion on the U.S. side of the bridge, according to multiple law enforcement sources.

The Niagara Falls mayor’s office said the incident involved a vehicle crossing into the U.S.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s closely monitoring the situation.

According to reports, the vehicle slammed into an inspection booth at a high rate of speed.

UPDATE: The explosion at the Niagara U.S.-Canada border occurred on the American side, involving a vehicle slamming into an inspection booth at a high rate of speed. The FBI is currently on the scene. pic.twitter.com/zWyZxppt6h

— The Canadian Independent (@canindependent) November 22, 2023