Explosive Incident Occurs on the Bridge Connecting United States and Canada

The FBI has reported that a vehicle has exploded on the Rainbow Bridge, which connects the US and Canada near the Niagara Falls. This incident occurred just before the Thanksgiving holiday, a time when travel is particularly congested. The FBI provided a brief statement, stating that they have limited information due to the ongoing nature of the situation. The city of Niagara Falls has confirmed that the incident involved a vehicle entering the US. As a result, all border crossings in the area, including the Rainbow Bridge, the Peace Bridge, Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge, have been closed until further notice. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has been briefed on the situation and has stated that state agencies are ready to assist. She also announced that she will be traveling to Buffalo to meet with law enforcement and emergency responders and will provide updates as more information becomes available. The Rainbow Bridge connects Ontario with New York and connects the cities of Niagara Falls, US with Niagara Falls, Canada.