FBI, ATF respond to explosion in Palm Springs near fertility clinic

Federal and native authorities are investigating an explosion that occurred Saturday morning close to a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California.

Palm Springs metropolis officers said in a Fb publish that the blast occurred simply earlier than 11 a.m. native time alongside North Indian Canyon Drive, close to East Tachevah Drive. A number of well being care amenities, together with American Reproductive Facilities, an IVF clinic, and Desert Regional Medical Middle, are alongside that roadway.

American Reproductive Facilities stated in its personal Fb publish {that a} “automobile exploded within the car parking zone close to our constructing.”

The clinic stated that it realized one particular person was killed and a number of other extra injured within the explosion, however that has not been confirmed by officers. No clinic workers have been injured within the blast, the clinic added. 

“Our lab—together with all eggs, embryos, and reproductive supplies—stays totally safe and undamaged,” the clinic additionally wrote. 

In a statement, the workplace of California Gov. Gavin Newsom stated that Newsom had been “been briefed on the explosion at a well being facility in Palm Springs.” 

An FBI spokesperson advised CBS News in an e mail it was “responding with our companions with investigators, bomb techs and ERT.”

A spokesperson for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives additionally advised CBS News by e mail it was “conscious of the scenario and enroute to help our State and native counterparts.”

Invoice Essayli, U.S. lawyer for the Central District of California, wrote in a publish to X that the Justice Division was “conscious of the explosion that occurred this morning in Palm Springs. FBI is on scene and shall be investigating whether or not this was an intentional act. We’ll launch as a lot data as doable as soon as we’re in a position to affirm particulars.”

The town of Palm Springs requested residents to steer clear of the world. Newsom’s workplace acknowledged it was coordinating with native and federal authorities to help the emergency response. 

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