News What we know about Rainbow Bridge explosion Published 2 years ago on November 23, 2023 By ticker NEWS Authorities are still investigating the cause of the vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge that shook the popular tourist attraction. The cause of the explosion has not been determined. The F.B.I.’s Buffalo field office said in a social media post that the agency was coordinating with local, state and federal law enforcement. <div class=""> <p class="live-blog-post-content css-h61jh5 evys1bk0">“As the situation is very fluid, that’s all we can say at this time,” the post said.</p> <p class="live-blog-post-content css-h61jh5 evys1bk0">The White House said that it was closely monitoring the situation and that President Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland had been briefed.</p> <p class="live-blog-post-content css-h61jh5 evys1bk0">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.</p> </div> <p>The identities of the victims have not been released pending notification of their families. Local law enforcement is working closely with Canadian authorities to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the explosion. As of now, there is no indication of foul play, but investigators are not ruling anything out.</p> <p>Tourist traffic to the Rainbow Bridge has been temporarily halted, causing delays for travelers between the United States and Canada. Authorities are urging people to use alternate routes until the bridge can be safely reopened.</p> Related Topics:Featured Trending Now Tech1 day ago Sam Altman predicts superintelligence could appear by 2028 News2 days ago Ukraine Russia peace talks stall with no breakthrough News1 day ago Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after 12-hour questioning Tech2 days ago Zuckerberg testifies on social media addiction and child safety Ticker Views5 days ago Trump scraps key climate law, U.S. emissions regulation at risk Money3 days ago Australian Dollar surges: What $0.70 means for markets
