Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that a car explosion on the border between Canada and the United States near Niagara Falls constitutes a "very dangerous situation." "It is clear that it is a very dangerous situation near Niagara Falls. A car exploded at the Rainbow Bridge crossing," Trudeau told the House of Commons, adding, "There are still many questions and we are trying to get answers as quickly as possible."
American sources revealed that the FBI is investigating a car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between the United States and Canada.
International border crossing points between Canada and western New York were closed after the reported accident, which resulted in the death of two people inside the vehicle and a minor injury to a border guard.
Federal authorities said the accident involved a vehicle trying to enter the United States, according to local reports.
The FBI said in a statement: “The FBI is investigating a car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge, a border crossing between the United States and Canada in Niagara Falls.”
He continued: “The FBI is coordinating with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. As this situation is not yet clear, this is all we can say at this time.”
The FBI considers that one scenario of what happened may have been a terrorist attack. According to Fox News sources, the incident was an attempt to carry out a terrorist attack, as the car was stuffed with explosive materials.
The Rainbow Bridge connects Niagara Falls in New York to Niagara Falls in Canada. The Peace Bridge, Lewiston Queenston Bridge and Whirlpool Bridge were also closed as the accident was investigated.