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A driver was killed when a car exploded in Balashikha, a Moscow region city, near where a senior military official was killed in a similar attack last year; investigators say the case is being probed by the Investigative Committee, with no suspects or motives disclosed.
A car explosion in Moscow has killed two traffic police officers and a third person, with authorities suspecting it was caused by a planted explosive device, possibly linked to Ukrainian intelligence operations, amid recent attacks on Russian military figures.
A devastating car blast near Delhi's Red Fort caused multiple casualties, with witnesses describing horrific scenes of dismembered bodies, fires, and chaos as the explosion tore through crowded streets during festival season.
A car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi, India, killed at least 8 people and injured 19 others, prompting an investigation by authorities including the National Investigation Agency, with the cause still unknown.
A car explosion outside the Red Fort in Delhi has resulted in at least eight deaths and 20 injuries, with the cause still unknown. The incident caused significant damage and a fire, prompting a high alert in Mumbai and increased security in Uttar Pradesh. Authorities are investigating the event.
A car explosion in Damascus killed one person, identified as a Syrian army officer with ties to Iran, amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing Israeli drone attacks targeting Hezbollah near Syria's border with Lebanon.
Police in Niagara Falls have warned against spreading misinformation about the deadly crash at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing, where a New York couple, Kurt and Monica Villani, were killed when their speeding Bentley rammed into the border crossing. Initial fears of a terrorist attack have been ruled out, and investigators are now looking into the possibility of a mechanical failure or a medical emergency involving the driver. The police chief criticized the rampant speculation causing unnecessary anxiety in the community. The cause of the crash is still unknown, and the investigation is expected to take some time.
Kurt and Monica Villani have been identified as the couple killed in a car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge, a US-Canada border crossing in Niagara Falls. The incident, which occurred on the eve of American Thanksgiving, resulted in the closure of several border crossings. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, but authorities have ruled out terrorism. The FBI found no explosive materials, and the case is now being handled as a traffic investigation by the Niagara Falls Police Department.
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.
The NYPD is increasing security measures for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City due to heightened tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict and a car explosion at the U.S.-Canada border. Law enforcement agencies will have a robust presence on highways and entry points, with additional visibility on bridges from the air. The car explosion occurred at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, New York, but authorities believe it was not an act of terrorism or sabotage. Despite the incident, there are no specific or credible threats to the parade, which is expected to be attended by an estimated 3.5 million people.
Fire crews are responding to a massive fire at an auto lot in Tiverton, Rhode Island, where dozens of crushed cars are on fire. Residents reported hearing explosions, possibly from car tires, and smoke from the blaze is visible on weather radar. The situation is still developing.