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One Person Killed, multiple injured after Explosion Near Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Police say One person is dead after an explosion near Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs. FBI, local Authorities are on scene. More details to come as the situation develops.
UPDATE 3:07 pm
Statement from Gov. Newsom
"I’ve been briefed on the explosion near a fertility clinic in Palm Springs. Jen and I are keeping everyone affected in our hearts. The state is working closely with local and federal authorities as the investigation unfolds. Please avoid the area."
Statement From Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills on Explosion in Palm Springs
“The Palm Springs Police Department is working in unified command for a vehicle explosion at 1199 N. Indian Canyon. The blast appears to be an intentional act of violence and the blast extends for blocks with several buildings damaged, some severely. Assistant Director Davis of the FBI is on scene working closely with PSPD. The agents and officers are on scene and will
make a determination as to who takes the investigative lead. There has been one fatality, the person’s identity is not known. If residents find potential evidence, please leave it in place and call the no-emergency phone number. Agents or officers will collect the evidence. Our first priority is to make the scene safe for our community. Thanks for your patience. The incident appears to be isolated.” PSPD Non Emergency Number: (760) 327-1441"
Statement from U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli
"We are aware of the explosion that occurred this morning in Palm Springs. FBI is on scene and will be investigating whether this was an intentional act. We will release as much information as possible once we are able to confirm details."
Statement from Richard Ramhoff of Desert Care Network
"On Saturday morning an explosion occurred at an unaffiliated office building across the street from Desert Regional Medical Center. Hospital staff is cooperating with police as they investigate the cause. Our emergency department remains open and our hospital is fully operational. We are temporarily asking visitors to refrain from coming to the hospital as police have limited access to the road in front of our campus. Some windows were broken in a medical office building directly facing the explosion. Hospital operations have not been affected.”
Statement from the City of Palm Springs:
"The City of Palm Springs would like to advise the community that just before 11 a.m. this morning an explosion occurred on North Indian Canyon Drive near East Tachevah Drive. Palm Springs Police and Fire are currently on scene and request that residents stay away from the area so that emergency crews can work the incident. More details will follow."
More details to come as the situation develops.
By: NBC Palm Springs
May 17, 2025
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