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Person found dead in car after it plows into health club in Portland, Oregon

Person found dead in car after it plows into health club in Portland, Oregon

Summary

A person died after a car crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon, early Saturday. Police found explosives inside the vehicle and said the driver was a former club employee who used the car to enter the building and set off bombs.

Key Facts

  • The car crashed into the health club around 3 a.m. and caught fire.
  • Police found one person dead inside the burned vehicle.
  • Explosives described as propane tanks and pipe bombs were discovered in the car.
  • The driver was reportedly a former employee with mental health problems who rented the car the day before.
  • The club was closed at the time, and no members or staff were hurt.
  • The Multnomah Athletic Club has many facilities, including restaurants, pools, gyms, and event spaces.
  • The club is temporarily closed and cooperating with police and fire officials investigating the incident.
  • Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined the investigation.
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