$300K Car Explosion on US-Canadian Border: Cause Uncovered
Investigation Underway into Vehicle Explosion at US-Canada Border Crossing
Authorities are currently investigating a vehicle explosion that occurred at the Rainbow Bridge crossing between the US and Canada in New York. The incident, which took place on Wednesday morning, is believed to have been caused by a mechanical failure. The Niagara Falls Police Department is looking into whether the vehicle malfunctioned when it crashed into a barrier and burst into flames. While another possibility is that the driver experienced a medical episode, there is currently no confirmation of this. The vehicle involved in the explosion has been identified as a 2022 Bentley Flying Spur, a luxury model worth $300,000.
Footage shows the aftermath of the explosion near the Rainbow Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada at Niagara Falls, New York.
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The passengers of the vehicle, identified as Kurt and Monica Villani, both residents of Grand Island, New York, tragically lost their lives in the accident. The explosion occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday as the couple was traveling from a Niagara Falls casino to Canada, where they planned to attend a KISS concert in Toronto. According to Governor Kathy Hochul, the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it hit a median, became airborne, and collided with a Border Patrol checkpoint booth, resulting in the explosion.
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A Border Patrol worker in the booth suffered minor injuries as a result of the explosion. Initially, there was speculation that the incident could be a terror attack, leading to the closure of three other bridges connecting the US and Canada, as well as the temporary shutdown of Buffalo Niagara International Airport for international flights. However, officials, including Governor Hochul, later confirmed that the explosion was not related to terrorism. The FBI has referred the incident to local police as a traffic investigation. The investigation is ongoing and is expected to take some time to complete.
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How is the investigation into the vehicle explosion being carried out and how long is it expected to take to complete
Investigation Underway into Vehicle Explosion at US-Canada Border Crossing
Authorities are currently investigating a vehicle explosion that occurred at the Rainbow Bridge crossing between the US and Canada in New York. The incident, which took place on Wednesday morning, is believed to have been caused by a mechanical failure. The Niagara Falls Police Department is looking into whether the vehicle malfunctioned when it crashed into a barrier and burst into flames. While another possibility is that the driver experienced a medical episode, there is currently no confirmation of this. The vehicle involved in the explosion has been identified as a 2022 Bentley Flying Spur, a luxury model worth $300,000.
The passengers of the vehicle, identified as Kurt and Monica Villani, both residents of Grand Island, New York, tragically lost their lives in the accident. The explosion occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday as the couple was traveling from a Niagara Falls casino to Canada, where they planned to attend a KISS concert in Toronto. According to Governor Kathy Hochul, the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it hit a median, became airborne, and collided with a Border Patrol checkpoint booth, resulting in the explosion.
A Border Patrol worker in the booth suffered minor injuries as a result of the explosion. Initially, there was speculation that the incident could be a terror attack, leading to the closure of three other bridges connecting the US and Canada, as well as the temporary shutdown of Buffalo Niagara International Airport for international flights. However, officials, including Governor Hochul, later confirmed that the explosion was not related to terrorism. The FBI has referred the incident to local police as a traffic investigation. The investigation is ongoing and is expected to take some time to complete.
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I walked into the office one morning and noticed something strange. Half of The Western Journal’s readership was missing.
It had finally happened. Facebook had flipped THE switch.
Maybe it was because we wrote about ivermectin. Or election integrity. Or the Jan. 6 detainees. Or ballot mules.
Whatever the reason, I immediately knew what to do. We had to turn to you because, frankly, we know you are the only ones we can trust.
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