Identification of Couple Killed in US-Canada Border Crash at the Rainbow Bridge by Police

Police have identified the victims of a fatal car explosion at a border crossing between the US and Canada. Kurt Villani and his wife Monica Villani, both 53, were killed when their car became airborne and crashed on the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls. The couple lived about 10 miles away from the crash site in Grand Island, New York. The incident resulted in the injury of a US border agent, and it led to the closure of four border crossings. The explosion occurred on the day before Thanksgiving, a busy travel day. The Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, has ruled out terrorism as the cause of the incident. The reason behind the vehicle's rapid acceleration and subsequent explosion is still unclear. The mayor of Niagara Falls, Robert Restaino, mentioned that the couple was driving an older Bentley vehicle and was heading to a concert in Canada, which was later canceled due to band illness. Restaino also stated that the police are exploring multiple possibilities for the crash, including the potential mechanical failure of the car. The incident took place on Wednesday around 11:30 a.m. local time and caused significant damage. The Rainbow Bridge was closed for two days following the explosion, but it has since reopened along with other nearby bridges connecting the US and Canada. The FBI initially led the investigation and found no evidence of explosives or a terrorism connection. The case has been transferred to the Niagara Falls Police Department, who continue to investigate the incident without providing further details.