Buffalo Niagara Airport suspends international flights after car explosion on the bridge between the US and Canada

Buffalo Niagara Airport suspends international flights after car explosion on the bridge between the US and Canada

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Buffalo Niagara International Airport halted all international flights after a car explosion on the US-Canadian bridge. Enhanced security measures have been introduced, including the use of explosive-sniffing dogs.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport has suspended departure and arrival of all international flights in connection with the explosion on the bridge between the United States and Canada. This was reported by CNN, reports UNN.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is closed for arrivals and departures of international aircraft

according to the airport's website.

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It is noted that the ban will be in effect for two days - until November 24.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport has up to 100 flights a a day and serves 31 destinations.

Every car that arrives at Buffalo International Airport Buffalo International Airport is checked by explosive detection dogs under heightened security in in response to the bridge incident.

According to a spokesman for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, police patrols will be increased and travelers at the airport will undergo additional checks.

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On November 22, a car exploded on the bridge between the US and Canada, near Niagara Falls.

The explosion occurred on the eve of Thanksgiving in the United States, a time when most Americans travel to celebrate the holiday with their families.

The cause of the explosion is still unknown.