Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:09pm on 22 Nov 2023,Wednesday International
Explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between the U.S. and Canada near Niagara Falls killed two people and prompted the closure of all four bridges connecting the countries Wednesday. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said state police and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force are investigating the vehicle blast, the cause of which remains unclear. U.S. media reported the car exploded after speeding through a checkpoint into a barrier. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has been briefed as multiple agencies aid the probe. Witnesses described a loud blast and smoke. It's unknown whether the incident was intentional, but authorities are treating it as extremely serious. (Image courtesy: @nicksortor on X)
