A high speed car crashed in flames on the bridge connecting New York state and Ontario at Niagara Falls on Wednesday, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals inside the vehicle. The incident triggered a security alert, leading to the closure of four U.S.-Canadian border crossings.
Subsequent investigations by federal and state authorities, conducted hours later, revealed no evidence of terrorism. However, the circumstances surrounding the crash on the Rainbow Bridge remained unclear, leaving the question of whether it was an accidental or intentional event yet to be determined.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul assured reporters on Wednesday evening that there was “no indication of a terrorist attack” or any threat to the public. Similar sentiments were echoed by federal and local law enforcement officials during a separate news conference.
The FBI, in a statement, declared the conclusion of its investigation, stating, “A search of the scene revealed no explosive materials, and no terrorism nexus was identified.” This information was shared via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. A high speed car
Video of the crash caught on security camera and posted to X by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency showed the car traveling from the U.S. side at high speed, then hitting an object and flying into the air before crashing to the ground and exploding in flames.
The driver and a passenger perished in the wreck, and a CBP officer suffered minor injuries. He was treated at a hospital and released, an agency official said later.