In a tragic incident that occurred at the Rainbow Bridge, which connects the US and Canada, a New York couple lost their lives when their Bentley exploded upon crashing into a border crossing. The explosion sparked immediate fears of a terrorist attack, leading to the closure of all four border bridges between the two nations and grounding of planes at Buffalo Airport. However, officials later confirmed that there were no signs of terrorism. The investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is ongoing, with authorities considering the possibility of a mechanical failure in the vehicle.

The mayor of Niagara Falls, Robert Restaino, revealed that the couple's Bentley, an older model, may have experienced a mechanical glitch that caused it to accelerate suddenly as it approached the border checkpoint. However, Bentley Motors stated that they were yet to receive any information from investigators regarding the incident. The car was completely incinerated in the explosion, making it difficult for investigators to determine the exact cause of the crash.

On Thursday, the Niagara Falls Police Department took over the investigation, conducting an accident reconstruction and retracing the last known movements of the couple. It was revealed that the couple, both in their 50s, had planned to attend a KISS concert in Toronto on the night of the incident. However, the concert had been canceled earlier due to the band's frontman falling ill with the flu. Instead, the couple stopped by the Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino.

After their brief stop at the casino, the couple embarked on their ill-fated journey towards the US-Canada border crossing. Disturbing footage captured by security cameras showed the vehicle speeding up, hitting a curb on the US side of the border, flying into the air, and crashing into a border patrol booth. The car immediately burst into flames, sending thick black smoke and roaring flames into the sky. Two people were killed in the explosion, and a Border Patrol agent sustained minor injuries.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized that there was no indication of a terrorist attack and urged the public to remain calm despite the global security concerns. The FBI's Buffalo division also confirmed that no explosives were found at the scene and that there was no evidence of terrorism. The investigation has now been handed over to the Niagara Falls Police Department as a traffic investigation.

As of Friday morning, the couple has not been publicly identified, but their devastated friends, neighbors, and loved ones in the Grand Island community of upstate New York have expressed their shock and offered tributes. The couple was deeply involved in the community and were members of the Niagara Sailing Club on Grand Island.

The investigation into the cause of the crash is expected to take some time due to the extensive damage to the vehicle. Meanwhile, the Rainbow Bridge and the other three border crossings have been reopened to the public.