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Two people who were in the car have died; FBI investigating as cause of blast unclear
The FBI and law enforcement agencies are investigating a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge, an international bridge connecting the US and Canada.
The cause of the explosion is not clear yet but images have come out of the explosion showing debris and fire near the international bridge. There are conflicting reports on whether the incident is terrorism-related but officials have not confirmed either way.
Two people in the vehicle that exploded at the Rainbow Bridge crossing have been declared dead, a law enforcement official told the Associated Press.
The White House has been briefed on the explosion and is monitoring the situation. Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has also been briefed and is monitoring it.
Canadian officials held a briefing on the explosion. Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s public safety minister, declined to comment on the cause of the crash as they did not have “reliable verified information.”
Four border crossings, including the Rainbow Bridge, have now been closed, Trudeau said. Trudeau added that additional security is being contemplated at other border crossing sites.
International arrivals and departures have been halted at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, the Federal Aviation Authority was reported as saying.
New York police have said they are sending officers to help local forces with the situation on the ground.
A witness that saw the crash said the vehicle involved looked like it was traveling “over 100 miles an hour.”
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