Long Island Police In Communication With Feds After Explosion On Canadian Border

LONG ISLAND, NY — Nassau police's brass reported the department's status as on high alert after the explosion on the Canadian border on Wednesday.

In a statement, police said County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder "are aware of the explosion on the Rainbow Bridge at the New York Canadian Border."

"Nassau police are on high alert, with all police officers intensifying their patrols in all areas of concern and critical infrastructure," department officials said.

"We are in continuous contact with our intelligence community as we continue to communicate, gather, and share critical information."

Suffolk police said that while there are currently no credible threats in the county, the department "is monitoring the situation following the bridge explosion in Niagara Falls."

"Suffolk County police will remain in communication with our law enforcement partners, including the New York State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation," the statement continued.

A vehicle exploded on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge's checkpoint in Niagara Falls, killing two people and prompting the closure of four border crossings nearby, The Associated Press reported.

No immediate information on the cause of the explosion was available, according to the outlet.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said officials were "taking this extraordinary seriously," and the White House said President Joe Biden was "closely following developments," the outlet reported.

Both Nassau and Suffolk police warned residents to call 911 if they see suspicious activity.