The FBI announced on Wednesday night that it is transferring the investigation into the car crash and explosion near the Rainbow Bridge to the Niagara Falls Police Department, treating it as a traffic investigation.
The incident occurred earlier in the day at the U.S.-Canada border in Niagara Falls, New York. The FBI Buffalo concluded its investigation, stating that no explosive materials were found, and there was no indication of terrorism. Governor Kathy Hochul also confirmed that the crash was not a terrorist attack, and no explosives were present at the scene. A vehicle had sped toward a border checkpoint, causing an explosion and airborne crash, resulting in fatalities.
The investigation will take time due to extensive vehicle damage and scattered debris. The Rainbow Bridge was temporarily closed, and heightened security measures were implemented at various border crossings. President Joe Biden was briefed on the incident, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assured a thorough investigation. Authorities in Toronto and New York City increased patrols and security measures as a precaution.