There was an explosion on Rainbow Bridge on the US-Canada border. It has been blocked to all traffic after reports of a car explosion. Patrol cars from different police agencies, including the Niagara Falls Police Department and US Customs and Border Patrol are on site. It occurred at 11:20 this morning.

Governor Hochul responded: I’ve been briefed on the incident on the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, and we are closely monitoring the situation. State agencies are on site and ready to assist.

Other border crossings at the US-Canada border are also closed as a result of the rainbow bridge explosion.