FBI Responds to ‘Vehicle Explosion’ at Rainbow Bridge on US–Canada Border

Published on November 22, 2023

The FBI confirmed Wednesday it is investigating a “vehicle explosion” on the Rainbow Bridge on the U.S.–Canada border that shut down the crossing near Niagara Falls. While it provided few details, the bureau’s Buffalo, New York, office wrote on social media that it launched an investigation and is coordinating with local officials. “As this situation is very fluid, that’s all we can say at this time,” the FBI statement said. A vehicle was attempting to enter the U.S. side of the border, said a spokesperson for the Niagara Falls mayor’s office. Few details were provided....