1 dead after car slams into lavish Portland social club, investigators uncover possible explosives
One person died after a car crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon, early Saturday morning, causing a fire. Investigators discovered evidence of a possible explosive device inside the vehicle, prompting a major response from law enforcement. The FBI and local authorities are investigating the incident, and nearby streets remain closed.
- ▪A vehicle crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon, just before 2:50 a.m. on Saturday.
- ▪One person was found dead inside the car after the fire was extinguished.
- ▪Evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle, leading the PPB Explosive Disposal Unit and the FBI to assist in the investigation.
- ▪The Multnomah Athletic Club announced it would remain closed until further notice due to the severity of the incident.
- ▪Multiple nearby streets are closed, and police have asked the public to avoid the area.
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Oregon 1 dead after car slams into lavish Portland social club, investigators uncover possible explosives Evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle: police By Alexandra Koch Fox News Published May 2, 2026 3:38pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 2 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A fiery overnight crash in Oregon at one of Portland’s most exclusive social clubs has left a person dead and triggered a major police investigation after authorities discovered possible explosives inside the vehicle.
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