{"id":2106220,"date":"2023-11-22T18:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T23:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/explosion-hits-us-border-checkpoint-connecting-new-york-and-canada\/"},"modified":"2023-11-22T18:51:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T23:51:30","slug":"explosion-hits-us-border-checkpoint-connecting-new-york-and-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/explosion-hits-us-border-checkpoint-connecting-new-york-and-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Explosion strikes US-Canada border checkpoint in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" 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buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>UPDATE, Nov. 22, 2023:<\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Fox News<\/strong> is now reporting that \u200bthe explosion is being treated as a \u201cpossible attack.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Border crossings\u200c between the U.S. and \u2063Canada\u200c have\u2062 been <strong>shut down<\/strong> \u200dafter a <strong>dramatic<\/strong> vehicle explosion at a checkpoint, which\u2064 <strong>initially<\/strong> <strong>sent shockwaves<\/strong> through the area, <strong>prompting<\/strong> one reporter to describe\u200d it as an \u201cattempted terrorist attack.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The FBI\u2019s field office \u200bin Buffalo, New \u200dYork, <strong>has launched an investigation<\/strong> into the explosion that occurred on the <strong>iconic<\/strong> \u2062 Rainbow Bridge, <strong>connecting<\/strong> \u2062the two countries across the majestic Niagara River.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News correspondent \u200bAlexis McAdams, citing <strong>credible<\/strong> \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/explosion-hits-us-border-checkpoint-connecting-new-york-and-canada\/\" title=\"Explosion strikes US-Canada border checkpoint in New York\">high level police sources<\/a>,\u201d\u2063 <strong>revealed<\/strong> that the explosion\u2064 was the <strong>sinister<\/strong> work of terrorists.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSources say the car was <strong>packed<\/strong> with explosives.\u200c Both men inside <strong>tragically<\/strong> lost their lives,\u201d McAdams <strong>announced<\/strong> \u200don X.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">High level police sources tell me this is an attempted terrorist attack.\u200c Sources say the car\u2062 was full\u200c of explosives.\u2062 Both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/attempted-terrorist-attack-explosion-hits-us-border-checkpoint-connecting-new-york-and-canada\/\" title=\"Explosion targets US-Canada border checkpoint in attempted terror attack\">men inside dead<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RYTIJ3WzHk\">https:\/\/t.co\/RYTIJ3WzHk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Alexis McAdams (@AlexisMcAdamsTV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlexisMcAdamsTV\/status\/1727399834397622646?\">November 22, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to <strong>The Canadian Independent<\/strong>, the explosion \u200boccurred on the American side \u200bof the checkpoint after the vehicle <strong>violently<\/strong> \u200b crashed into an inspection booth\u200b at \u2063a <strong>reckless<\/strong> \u200cspeed.<\/p>\n<p>Photos and video captured by news organizations \u2062and <strong>circulated<\/strong> on social media <strong>unveiled<\/strong> \u200d a security booth that had been\u200d <strong>scorched<\/strong> by flames.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING: Large\u200c explosion\u2064 reported at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls \u2064at the Canada-U.S. Border. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yaJgs0k5Ao\">pic.twitter.com\/yaJgs0k5Ao<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Canadian Independent\u200b (@canindependent) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/canindependent\/status\/1727386416915615751?\">November 22, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">UPDATE: Explosion at the Niagara U.S. Canada Rainbow Bridge is believed to be\u200c an attempted terror \u2062attack\u2062 according\u2063 to reports.<\/p>\n<p>Fox\u2064 News reports two people are \u2062dead and explosives are believed to be involved.<\/p>\n<p>The FBI Joint Terrorism \u2063Task \u200bForce \u200dis on location. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/98K1P3Gr7O\">pic.twitter.com\/98K1P3Gr7O<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Canadian Independent (@canindependent) \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/canindependent\/status\/1727405573879341443?\">November 22,\u2063 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Governor \u2063Kathy Hochul <strong>revealed<\/strong> that she had\u2064 been briefed on the incident and was <strong>actively<\/strong> \u201cclosely monitoring the \u2063situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Rainbow Bridge, <strong>one of the most important<\/strong> border crossings <strong>linking<\/strong> Ontario \u2062to western New\u2062 York,\u2063 <strong>has been<\/strong> <strong>completely<\/strong> <strong>sealed off<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The other crossings, \u200cincluding\u2062 Lewiston, Whirlpool, and Peace Bridge, <strong>have\u200c also been<\/strong> <strong>temporarily<\/strong> \u200bclosed, as confirmed by\u2064 the Niagara \u2064Falls Bridge\u200d Commission.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western \u200cJournal\u200d has reviewed this Associated\u200d Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure \u200bthat\u2064 it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post \u2063 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/explosion-hits-us-border-checkpoint-connecting-new-york-and-canada\/\">Explosion Hits US \u2063Border Checkpoint\u200b Connecting New York and Canada<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western \u2063Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the immediate actions taken by emergency services at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing after \u200bthe possible attack?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Orts from the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between the U.S. and Canada in a possible\u200d attack. It is \u200dnot immediately clear if there are any injuries or fatalities. More updates to \u200bcome. pic.twitter.com\/70WZzzBdVP<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Emergency\u200d services, including police, firefighters, and paramedics, \u2062quickly arrived at the scene\u2064 to assess the situation and\u200c provide assistance. Authorities\u200c immediately placed\u2062 the area on high alert and established a perimeter for safety purposes.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Fox News<\/strong><\/em>  shared images of the aftermath,\u200b showing the \u200dbridge closed for investigation,\u200b with lines of stranded vehicles stretching for miles on\u200d both sides of the border.\u2064 The incident has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-director-lot-of-parallels-between-ransomware-attacks-and-9-11-terrorism\/\" title=\"FBI Director: \u2018Lot Of Parallels\u2019 Between Ransomware Attacks And 9\/11 Terrorism\">caused significant disruption<\/a> to trade and travel \u200cbetween the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>The Rainbow Bridge is \u200bknown for its \u2062historical significance and scenic beauty, attracting\u200b tourists from \u2063around the world. It \u2062serves as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/large-explosion-rocks-checkpoint-at-u-s-canada-border-report\/\" title=\"Massive blast hits U.S.-Canada border checkpoint: Report\">vital transportation link<\/a> between the United States and\u200c Canada, facilitating the movement of goods\u200c and people.<\/p>\n<p>As news of the incident spread, law enforcement agencies on both \u2063sides \u200dof the border intensified their efforts to determine the cause of the explosion and apprehend any potential suspects. The FBI, in close collaboration \u200dwith Canadian \u2062authorities, swiftly launched a joint investigation into what is \u2064now being treated as\u2062 a\u200c &#8220;possible attack.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The investigation is\u200d expected to delve into various aspects, including\u200b analyzing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, \u200band \u2063examining the remnants \u200dof the vehicle used in the explosion. These crucial details will provide valuable insights into the motive behind \u200bthe attack\u2064 and \u2063the identities of those responsible.<\/p>\n<p>Given \u200cthe highly sensitive \u2063nature of the incident, security measures along the U.S.-Canada border have been significantly heightened. Border crossings have been shut down, \u2062and additional resources have been deployed \u2064to ensure the safety and security of the affected region.<\/p>\n<p>The incident\u2063 has sent shockwaves \u2062throughout the local community and prompted concerns among residents and\u200d travelers alike. Efforts are underway to reassure the public and\u200d maintain a \u200csense of normalcy in the face \u2062of \u200bthis unfortunate event.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves \u2063as a reminder \u2064of the ongoing threat posed\u200d by acts of terrorism\u200d and the importance \u200bof maintaining robust security measures. Law\u200b enforcement agencies\u2062 and intelligence\u2064 services will continue to work diligently to prevent such attacks \u2062and safeguard the well-being \u2064of citizens.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation \u2064unfolds, it is imperative for the public to remain vigilant \u2063and report any suspicious activities or \u200dbehavior to the authorities. Cooperation between law enforcement and the community is\u200d crucial in ensuring\u2062 the swift \u2064resolution of this incident and preventing future threats.<\/p>\n<p>The authorities are urging individuals \u200dwith any information related to \u200dthe incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. By working \u200dtogether, we can strengthen our\u200c collective safety and security\u2062 and demonstrate resilience \u200cin the \u2062face of adversity.<\/p>\n<p>Further updates regarding the investigation into this possible attack will be provided \u200cas new\u200b information emerges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPDATE, Nov. 22, 2023: Fox News reports explosion treated as &#8220;possible attack.&#8221; US-Canada border crossings closed after vehicle explosion at checkpoint, initially labeled as &#8220;attempted terrorist attack&#8221; by reporter. 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