Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:54am on 23 Nov 2023,Thursday International
The FBI concludes the Rainbow Bridge car crash and explosion near Niagara Falls were not terrorism-related, passing the case to Niagara Falls Police for a traffic investigation. New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirms no evidence of a terrorist attack, stating, "No explosive materials, no terrorism nexus." A speeding vehicle struck a U.S. border checkpoint, exploding and going airborne. The driver and passenger died; one booth agent was injured. Investigation complexities arise due to extensive damage. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas emphasizes the incident's non-terrorism nature. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau vows thorough inquiry; heightened security measures implemented at border crossings.
