US Edition1 person dead after vehicle crashes into an Oregon health club, police say
Investigators found evidence of an explosive device as federal agents assisted and the club closed all programs after the fatal crash.
- On Saturday morning, a vehicle crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Southwest Portland, killing the driver; authorities discovered evidence of an explosive device inside the burning car.
- The 135-year-old Multnomah Athletic Club serves more than 21,000 members and canceled all activities following the collision, marking the second vehicle strike in less than one month.
- Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined the Portland Police Bureau's Explosive Disposal Unit at the scene, forcing closure of several nearby streets.
- According to the Oregonian, the driver was a "disgruntled former employee" who drove a rented car into the facility and around the first floor before setting off the explosive devices.
- The MAC announced a "prolonged closure" due to the "serious incident," stating the team is cooperating fully with the Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue with the investigation.
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One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, and evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle, police said. Little information was immediately available from the Portland Police Bureau about the incident that occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at the Multnomah Athletic Club. The...
Person found dead in vehicle with evidence of explosive device after crash into Oregon health club, police say
One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, and evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle, police said.
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1 person dead after vehicle crashes into an Oregon health club, police say
Police say one person is dead following a crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon. They also say explosive devices were found. Police Chief Bob Day says this appeared to be an isolated event, but details shared by law enforcement Saturday afternoon remained limited.
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