Explosives found after vehicle crashes into Portland athletic club, one dead
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Federal agents, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, are investigating after explosives were found in a vehicle that crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in downtown Portland, Oregon, early Saturday morning.
- The crash occurred at 2:49 a.m., and the vehicle caught fire; a deceased person was found inside after firefighters extinguished the blaze.
- The driver has not been identified, but sources indicate they were a former employee of the club; authorities have not confirmed if the crash was intentional.
- The Multnomah Athletic Club announced it will remain closed indefinitely due to the incident, with the extent of the damage still unclear.
- Law enforcement's Explosive Disposal Unit is actively involved in the investigation, and the club is cooperating fully with authorities.
