Car traveling across Rainbow Bridge from Canada into the US burst into flames

Man taken to hospital with injuries

A 27-year-old guy with minor wounds and back discomfort was brought to Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital.

It is said that his condition is not serious.

US President Biden has been briefed

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated in a statement that US President Joe Biden has been briefed on the event that happened on the Rainbow Bridge at the US-Canada border.

She also mentioned that Biden and his team “are closely following developments.”

Mayor Adams shares statement

“The NYPD and our partners have already enhanced security, and the city is on heightened alert due to the upcoming holiday, so the public will see increased security at locations across New York City, including entry and egress points into and out of the city,” New York City Major Eric Adams said.

“We have also reached out to, and are in ongoing communication with, partners from across different levels of government to assist with this effort.

“Our number one priority is, and always will be, the safety of New Yorkers.”

NYPD member deployed to Rainbow Bridge

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City said on X on Wednesday that members of the NYPD had been sent to assist with the Rainbow Bridge operation.

It’s unclear how many NYPD officers were sent in and exactly how they would help local authorities.

Adams also reminded everyone that because of the impending holiday, New York City is already on high alert.

Couple witnessed explosion

The car explosion near Niagara Falls’ Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday was seen by a couple traveling from Kitchener, Ontario.

While walking close to the bridge, Mike Guenther and his spouse noticed a fast-moving car approaching the border. It veered, collided with a barrier, and then took off “flying up in the air.”

Guenther said that there was smoke all throughout the place and that the car was on fire.

Pictures from the scene

Below are pictures from the scene where a vehicle exploded on the Rainbow Bridge around a mile away from Niagara Falls.