ShafaqNews/ At least one person was killed in a powerful explosion in California, USauthorities confirmed on Saturday.
Theblast, which occurred near the American Reproductive Centers clinic in downtownPalm Springs, is believed to have been caused by a vehicle. It shatteredstorefront windows, inflicted significant damage on nearby buildings, and sentthick smoke through the area. The explosion, reported shortly after 11 a.m.local time, was also felt up to two miles away.
Speakingto The Desert Sun, Lieutenant William Hutchinson confirmed one fatality. Allscenarios remain under review, including the possibility of terrorism. A teamfrom the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives was also deployedto support the investigation.
As fornow, emergency crews remain at the scene. Authorities urged residents to avoidthe area, ensuring unobstructed access for response teams.
Foundedin 2006, American Reproductive Centers is the largest full-service reproductivehealth provider and IVF laboratory in California’s Coachella Valley.
Dr. MaherAbdullah, the clinic’s director, confirmed that all staff members wereunharmed. The explosion affected consultation offices, while the laboratory andstored embryos remained secure.
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