Is this an attempted terror attack? RelatedFBI warns of North Korean IT operatives infiltrating companies Authorities moved quickly to close all four border crossings between western New York and Canada, U.S. and Canadian officials said. The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force was mobilized to investigate the incident. According to media reports, two people in the vehicle were killed in the blast and one border patrol official was injured. The White House said that it was closely monitoring the situation and that President Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland had been briefed. Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said that “state agencies are on site and ready to assist.” The New York State Police are working with the F.B.I. to monitor all points of entry to New York, Ms. Hochul said. Following the incident, security measures have been escalated at airports and railways in the region managed by the Niagara-Frontier Transit Authority, the governor’s office said. “This is obviously a very serious situation. The government of Canada is taking this situation extremely seriously,” Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told reporters in Ottawa. “We are in close contact with American authorities. I will be speaking with the U.S. homeland security secretary shortly.,” LeBlanc said. #breakingnews #featured #RainbowBridge #FBI #Canada #Niagara Falls Up nextRising costs threaten local businesses, Nick Russian warnsEntrepreneur Nick Russian addresses small business challenges and his innovative approach in hospitality amid economic pressuresRead the story → More from Ticker Israeli officials say U.S. won’t strike Iran before elections Trump urges Musk to restore Ukraine’s Starlink Analysis“Political rivals”: Is dangerous rhetoric putting Australian politicians at risk? Rising costs threaten local businesses, Nick Russian warns Contrarian property investing strategies for a slowing market Analysis‘Hope is not a strategy’: RBA’s inflation challenge Watch Rising costs threaten local businesses, Nick Russian warns Contrarian property investing strategies for a slowing market Tabcorp reportedly eyes Foxtel as DAZN sale questions emerge More in NewsView all → Governor-General calls for unity after Haines attack Putin resumes three-way talks on Ukraine Helen Haines MP loses second leg after Monday’s alleged attack PM Albanese calls for calm after attack on MP ×