Smoke is seen billowing from Niagara Falls following an explosion that killed two people in a vehicle blast. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up for our Evening Headlines email. For the latest US news, sign up for our free US Evening Headlines email. The tragic details of the incident are emerging, revealing that the victims were a local New York man and his wife who intended to attend a KISS concert in Canada. However, plans were derailed as the gig was cancelled. They then visited a nearby casino before the speeding Bentley they were traveling in crashed at the Rainbow Bridge. Concerns of a terrorist attack were first sparked, but it was later confirmed that there was no sign of terrorism. The victims have yet to be formally named, but they were well-known members of their local community, making their loss deeply felt. Videos and eyewitness accounts have described the horrific explosion as a ball of fire soaring into the sky. Authorities have determined that the tragedy was not the result of a terrorist plot. Instead, the car carrying the couple was involved in a high-speed crash that led to a deadly explosion. Despite initial concerns of terrorism, officials have reassured the public that the devastating incident was not a targeted attack.
Rainbow Bridge Explosion: Casino at Niagara Falls Releases Couple’s Actions Prior to Crash
