"Rainbow Bridge Car Explosion: Closure Continues as Investigation Unfolds"
TL;DR
The Rainbow Bridge connecting the US and Canada near Niagara Falls remains closed after a car explosion killed a husband and wife, and injured a US border agent. The incident, which occurred on the eve of Thanksgiving, caused major disruption on one of the busiest travel days of the year. The car was traveling at a high speed, crashed through a fence, and was completely incinerated. The identities of the couple and the reason for the crash are still unknown. The FBI has ruled out terrorism, and the investigation has been handed over to the local police. The closure of the bridge has affected travelers on both sides of the border.
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- Rainbow Bridge car explosion: US-Canada bridge still shut after blast killed couple BBC.com
- NY vehicle explosion reported at Rainbow Bridge near Niagara Falls, 1 injured Fox News
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- All international bridges in WNY are closed to traffic Niagara Gazette
- Major U.S.-Canada border crossings in Washington remain open after Niagara Falls incident KING 5 Seattle
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