At approximately 11 a.m. on November 22, an explosion occurred on the Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River Gorge, connecting the United States and Canada. As it turned out, a Bentley Flying Spur car, the cost of which exceeds 300 thousand dollars (about 24.6 million rubles at the current exchange rate), exploded. The incident was eventually classified as a road accident and handed over to the local police, as no signs of a terrorist attack were found.
The Bentley Flying Spur was traveling from the United States to Canada at speeds of more than 160 kilometers per hour, eyewitnesses say. He approached the border and crashed into a fence, after which there was an explosion and the car jumped into the air and caught fire. Both passengers died. In addition to them, a border guard was injured and taken to the hospital with minor injuries. There were no other casualties either among people or among vehicles.
The Bentley was driven by a 56-year-old businessman, and his wife was riding in the passenger seat. A few minutes before the terrible accident, they stopped at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, but not for long, probably to change money. They were reportedly heading to a Kiss concert in Canada. The driver, according to CNN, was from a “famous family” and had some health problems.
The FBI initially took over the investigation due to suspicions of terrorism. But they were not confirmed, and the case was transferred to the police, who continue to investigate the circumstances. They say they found no traces of explosives. However, the international bridge was temporarily closed ahead of Thanksgiving, one of the busiest days of the year.
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