Car loaded with explosives slams into lavish Portland social club, bomb squad still pulling out live devices

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1 dead after car slams into lavish Portland social club, investigators uncover possible explosives

Updated 6 hours ago
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A person died after a car crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon, with explosives found inside the vehicle. The incident occurred early Saturday, and authorities described the crash as intentional. Investigators recovered explosive devices from the car, and emergency responders contained the scene after the vehicle fire. Reports vary on specific details, including the number of devices and the driver’s identity; some outlets identify a disgruntled former employee as the driver, while others describe the driver as deceased. The overall account confirms one fatality and the discovery of explosives, with ongoing investigations into motive and the scope of damage.

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Car loaded with explosives slams into lavish Portland social club, bomb squad still pulling out live devices
Fox News5/2/2026

1 dead after car slams into lavish Portland social club, investigators uncover possible explosives

Authorities said they have secured multiple detonated explosive devices from a car that allegedly deliberately crashed into an exclusive social club in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday. Crews continue working to contain multiple live devices. A driver is dead after allegedly deliberately crashing a car loaded with.

Person found dead in car after it plows into health club in Portland, Oregon
The Guardian US5/2/2026

Person found dead in car after it plows into health club in Portland, Oregon

Investigators find explosives in car, which crashed into Multnomah Athletic Club shortly before 3am Saturday A person was found dead after a vehicle plowed into a health club in downtown Portland, Oregon , early Saturday morning, police said. Investigators later found explosives inside the car. Portland police and the.

Crime scene outside Portland Athletic Facility.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/2/2026

Disgruntled ex-employee drives car full of explosives into luxe Portland Athletic club: Police

A disgruntled former employee was killed early Saturday after slamming a car packed with explosives into a luxury athletic club in Portland, Ore., causing millions of dollars in damage. The ex-worker, who has not been publicly identified, reportedly used a rented Nissan Rogue packed with propane tanks and pipe bombs.

1 person dead after vehicle crashes into an Oregon health club, police say
Washington Times5/2/2026

1 person dead after vehicle crashes into an Oregon health club, police say

One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, and evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle, police said.