Two people were killed in a fiery car crash on the Rainbow Bridge at the US-Canada border on Wednesday. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but authorities have ruled out terrorism.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 PM EST on Wednesday. The car was traveling from the United States to Canada when it crashed into a barrier on the bridge. The car then caught fire, and the two occupants were killed.
Canadian police say there are no indications of terrorism in the crash. The FBI is also assisting with the investigation.
The Rainbow Bridge is a major international border crossing between the United States and Canada. The bridge carries approximately 140,000 vehicles per day.
The crash caused significant traffic delays in the area. The bridge was closed for several hours while investigators worked at the scene.
This is the second deadly crash at the Rainbow Bridge in recent years. In 2019, a van carrying 13 people crashed into a barrier on the bridge, killing the driver and injuring several passengers.
The cause of Wednesday’s crash is still unknown. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from the bridge and interviewing witnesses.
Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of this tragic crash.
Here are some additional details about the crash:
- The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 PM EST on Wednesday.
- The car was traveling from the United States to Canada.
- The car crashed into a barrier on the bridge and caught fire.
- The two occupants of the car were killed.
- Authorities have ruled out terrorism as a cause of the crash.
- The FBI is assisting with the investigation.
- The Rainbow Bridge was closed for several hours while investigators worked at the scene.
- The crash caused significant traffic delays in the area.
We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.