#Rainbow Bridge connecting US and Canada closed after reported explosion

The bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada at Niagara Falls, N.Y., was closed Wednesday after a vehicle explosion, multiple law enforcement agencies announced.

“The FBI Buffalo Field Office is investigating a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge, a border crossing between the U.S. and Canada in Niagara Falls,” the FBI said in a statement. “The FBI is coordinating with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. As this situation is very fluid, that’s all we can say at this time.”

A photo from local media shared by Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) appears to show damage to the Rainbow Bridge border crossing facility.

“We are closely monitoring the situation at Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls and have reached out to local authorities to provide assistance,” Tenney said on X, formerly Twitter. “We are praying for the safety of Customs and Border Patrol and the first responders answering the calls for help.”

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said state resources are at the border crossing.

“I’ve been briefed on the incident on the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls and we are closely monitoring the situation,” she said on X. “State agencies are on site and ready to assist.”

It is unknown if anyone was injured in the explosion or how long the crossing will remain closed.

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