Vehicles crashes into Multnomah Athletic Club, evidence of 'explosive device' found inside
KGW • • nation
Key Points:
- A vehicle crashed through the front entrance of the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland early Saturday, resulting in one fatality inside the burning vehicle.
- Firefighters extinguished the fire and discovered evidence of an explosive device, prompting a response from the Portland Police Bureau’s Explosive Disposal Unit.
- Authorities have closed multiple streets around the scene and are advising the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
- This incident occurred less than a month after a separate crash near the club, though police have stated there is no known connection between the two events.
- The previous crash on April 8 involved a driver sideswiping another vehicle and injuring a security guard, but did not involve any explosive devices.
