In a tragic incident at the US-Canada border, a car crash claimed the lives of two individuals, injured a border officer, and caused widespread concern ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period. However, the FBI has stated that there is no evidence to suggest terrorism as the cause of the crash.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident, with local officials taking over the case from the FBI. The crash occurred when a luxury vehicle, reported to be a Bentley, abruptly sped towards a border checkpoint, crossed a median, soared into the air, collided with a building, and erupted into a massive fireball.

CNN, citing FBI sources, disclosed that the passengers of the car were initially heading towards Toronto for a Kiss concert that evening, which was later cancelled. The driver is believed to be from western New York state, but further details have not been released pending positive identification and notification of next of kin by the Niagara Falls police department, who have yet to comment on the matter.

In the wake of apprehensions about a potential terrorist threat, authorities temporarily closed three other crossings in the vicinity - the Lewiston, Whirlpool, and Peace Bridge crossings. However, these crossings have since reopened, indicating that the incident is not being treated as a terrorist act.

While early media reports speculated on a potential terror attack, the FBI's investigation has found no evidence of explosives. Despite this, certain elected officials weighed in with their opinions before a thorough examination of the scene had been completed. Mike Kelly, a Republican congressman from Pennsylvania, posted on social media, highlighting concerns about suspected terrorists entering through the Northern border.

Similarly, in Canada, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre demanded that the prime minister address the Canadian public following initial reports of a "terrorist attack." Prime Minister Trudeau, however, stated that he had been briefed on the incident and that many unanswered questions remained.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul, in a press briefing on Wednesday, revealed that, based on the preliminary investigation, there was no indication of terrorist involvement in the tragic explosion that occurred in western New York. The mayor of Niagara Falls on the Ontario side of the border, Jim Diodati, expressed the community's emotional rollercoaster amid conflicting reports from media outlets, highlighting the intertwined lives of people living on one side and working on the other.

Efforts to resolve the uncertainties surrounding the incident are ongoing, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirming that provincial police are actively engaged in the investigation. Due to the complexity of the crash, authorities anticipate that the investigation will take considerable time to conclude. As a result, the border crossing is not expected to reopen until at least Friday, causing disruption to travel plans for many individuals.