On the morning of Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the Rainbow Arch Bridge at Niagara Falls, between the United States and Canada, was closed. According to the Niagara Falls city officials, an incident involving a car heading to the United States occurred.
The city reported that several ambulances, police cars, and fire crews arrived at the scene, and both American and Canadian federal authorities are investigating the incident.
Local media mentioned that the car was coming from Canada and collided with one of the border barriers. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the accident.
The incident led to the closure of the bridge in both directions, and the reopening time has not been determined.
Details of the Accident:
According to a statement from the Niagara Falls city, the accident occurred at around 11 a.m. local time. The car was coming from Canada across the Rainbow Arch Bridge when it collided with a border barrier.
The collision caused a fire in the car, and fire trucks rushed to the scene to extinguish it. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the accident.
American and Canadian federal authorities are investigating the incident to determine its causes.
Aftermath of the Accident:
The accident resulted in the closure of the Rainbow Arch Bridge in both directions, with no set reopening time.
The Rainbow Arch Bridge is a crucial bridge connecting the United States and Canada near Niagara Falls, a renowned global tourist destination. The closure of the bridge caused traffic congestion in the area, with local media reporting that cars were waiting for hours to cross the border.