By Natalia Rueda 
On Wednesday November 22 afternoon, the usually peaceful U.S.-Canadian border was abruptly disrupted by a horrific incident when a car burst into flames at the Rainbow Bridge checkpoint in Niagara Falls, New York. The explosion claimed the lives of two individuals, shaking the community and sparking fears of terrorist activity.
The incident caused commotion on both sides of the border as authorities scrambled to determine the cause of the explosion and reassure the public. Initial reports suggest that the driver of the vehicle was speeding toward the checkpoint, lost control, and crashed into a road divider before the car suddenly exploded into flames.
The New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has stated that there is no indication of terrorist activity, details of the accident remain unclear. The incident has also caught the attention of the White House. President Joe Biden is closely monitoring developments, according to press secretary Jen Psaki.
As officials work to piece together the details of the car crash and explosion, border crossings in the Niagara Falls region remain closed.
With information from AP