Rainbow Bridge: No evidence crash, explosion was terrorist attack, Gov. says – ABC News
The Rainbow Bridge incident on November 22, 2023, in Niagara Falls, New York, does not appear to be a terrorist attack, according to Governor Kathy Hochul. A vehicle exploded after speeding toward a U.S. border checkpoint, resulting in two fatalities, including a western New York resident. The driver and passenger were killed, and one booth agent sustained injuries but was later released from the hospital. The investigation is challenged by extensive vehicle destruction and scattered debris.
Notably, there is no license plate on the vehicle, adding complexity to the identification process. While investigators found a suitcase or briefcase at the scene, they are treating it cautiously as a potential explosive device. The Rainbow Bridge was closed for the day, with other Canada-U.S. bridges reopening after initial closures for precautionary reasons.
President Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing a lack of evidence indicating terrorism. Authorities across different cities, including Toronto and New York City, are taking precautionary measures, reflecting the seriousness with which they are treating the incident.
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