FBI investigating explosion at US-Canadian border

[Copper]

That sounds like they are treating this as terrorists.

FBI joint terrorism task force working with state authorities to monitor all points of entry to New York

From CNN’s Celina Tebor

The Federal Bureau of Investigations Joint Terrorism Task Force is working with New York State Police to “monitor all points of entry to New York,” after a “situation that occurred at the Rainbow Bridge in Buffalo,” the Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/rainbow-bridge-explosion-11-22-23

[Copper]

The vehicle was driving from the U.S. to Canada and were attempting to drive toward the border officer building, the sources said.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/ny-vehicle-explosion-reported-rainbow-bridge-niagara-falls-injured

[89th]

Oh Copper you are such a n00b. @Renauda beat you to this story by 2 minutes!

https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/topic/28095/major-incident-at-us-canada-border-crossing-at-niagra

[Copper]

That post doesn't even mention terrorism.

[Renauda]

@89th said in FBI investigating explosion at US-Canadian border:

Oh Copper you are such a n00b. @Renauda beat you to this story by 2 minutes!

https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/topic/28095/major-incident-at-us-canada-border-crossing-at-niagra

It’s okay 89. Cooper’s posts and reporting sources are on principle, always better than mine.

[George K]

Some reports are claiming that the car was full of explosives.

Others are suggesting a second vehicle might be involved.

All flights in and out of Buffalo are cancelled.

[Mik]

They really don't know much to tell yet.

[George K]

THey're walking back the explosives story.

[Renauda]

Law enforcement officials have conducted a video canvass of the surrounding area in the hours since the incident occurred and found the car appears to have been at a nearby New York casino before the incident.

A casino. Sounds suspicious. What kind of terrorists would stop at a casino before proceeding to their target? Maybe to get one last shot of liquid courage? Or one last pull on the slots for old times’ sake?

Maybe there were no terrorists, but rather, just an alcohol impaired driver. Possibly even one from an ethnic minority group with a reputation for not being able to hold their liquor.

Questions abound.

[George K]

What kind of terrorist would detonate a car bomb without positioning to do the most damage to bystanders?

[Renauda]

One who lost his car from too much drink and gambling?

[Renauda]

NY Governor says, no indication of a terrorist attack:

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-us-canada-67503982?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=655e7d3825a3f53728286aec%26Governor says there is no indication of a 'terrorist attack'%262023-11-22T22%3A14%3A17.279Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:c5baaea7-0d8a-4f37-ae1e-c49ec94ad084&pinned_post_asset_id=655e7d3825a3f53728286aec&pinned_post_type=share

[George K]

Look in the background.

[Mik]

I was told we’d have flying cars. Clearly I misunderstood.

[89th]

Ha… love the news reports of terrorism, bomb, and the car coming from the Canadian side. All incorrect. Honestly sounds like either suicide or drunk from the casino.

I was there in 2019. I suppose a few drinks might make me think I could jump the river too.

[Mik]

Today I am thankful I’m not riding with 89th.

[taiwan_girl]

https://consequence.net/2023/11/kiss-fan-rainbow-bridge-crash/

A fiery crash occurring on a bridge connecting Canada and the United States on Wednesday was initially and erroneously reported as a terrorist attack. In actuality, the driver of the vehicle was a 56-year-old man who had traveled to Ottawa to attend a KISS concert.

The man, whose identity has not yet been revealed, was driving with his wife in a Bentley. The driver and the passenger died in the crash, and a Customs and Border Protection officer suffered minor injuries.bolded text

[Renauda]

A Bentley no less!

No doubt he was gin sodden drunk of some means.

[Doctor Phibes]

Have Jeremy Clarkson's whereabouts been established?

[George K]

tl;dw "Please quote me accurately."