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Palm Springs explosion an ‘act of terrorism’? Here's what we know
A car explosion was reported near American Reproductive Centers clinic in Palm Springs, startling nearby residents who said it felt like an earthquake.
UPDATE: A powerful explosion that rocked downtown Palm Springs in California on Saturday appears to have originated from a car blast near the American Reproductive Centers clinic. The incident occurred at the intersection of North Indian Canyon Drive and East Tachevah Drive.
Palm Springs Police Lt. William Hutchinson confirmed that a bomb had detonated in or near a vehicle parked by the building. At least one fatality has been reported.
"We’ve got a vehicle that appears to have exploded. It appears that we have a deceased person. Everything’s in question whether this is an act of terrorism, or what it is," he said.
Residents have been advised to stay away from the area.
ORIGINAL STORY: An explosion was reported near Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California, on Saturday, startling nearby residents who said it felt like an earthquake. According to NBC Palm Springs, the blast was caused by a car explosion. Emergency personnel responded swiftly, and authorities remain on the scene.
Videos shared on social media from the scene show smoke billowing into the air and windows shattered across several nearby buildings. A graphic image, allegedly showing human remains, is also circulating online. Hindustan Times has chosen not to publish the photo due to its highly disturbing content.
Several residents and witnesses took to social media to report the incident.
One person wrote on X, “We’re in Palm Springs for the weekend and are driving to get brunch - emergency responders have FLOODED the area, we had to reroute to another street. I’m not sure what happened but buildings/windows are shattered, debris is scattered. It looks like an explosion?!”
Another added, “Explosion near a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California. Buildings within a half mile radius have their windows shattered, including the regional hospital.”
A third person reported, “Massive Explosion near IVF Fertility center medical facility, shakes nearby Palm Springs homes.”
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information
