Deadly car explosion rocks Palm springs near medical center

Al Bawaba

17-05-2025

ALBAWABA - In the affluent city of Palm Springs, authorities reported that a device detonated close to a medical facility Saturday morning, killing one person. The explosion prompted an instant emergency response and seriously damaged nearby businesses.
The explosion happened in the parking lot next to the American Reproductive Center, which is north of Indian Canyon, at around 11:00 a.m. local time, according to municipal authorities. As police and fire personnel guarded the area, locals were asked to stay away.
The medical center's director, Dr. Maher Abdullah, confirmed on social media that although the laboratory area of the clinic was unharmed, the office was damaged. He reassured the public that the blast did not hurt any employees.
Dr. Abdullah described the occurrence as an unfortunate and unexpected event, saying, "A car exploded in the parking lot next to our building." He acknowledged the emotional toll of the event and offered his sympathies to the victims and their families.
Just weeks after President Trump expressed interest in helping couples have children via IVF, a clinic explodes.
The fertility clinic and IVF lab near Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, California, has significant damage. Was this an intentional bomb? pic.twitter.com/nnW4Tqqj2E — Jere_Memez (@Jere_Memez) May 17, 2025
At the time, 37-year-old Santa Monica resident Nima Tabrizi was inside a local business. Before he hurried outdoors, he described experiencing a strong shaking.
Suddenly, the structure trembled. It was a terrific explosion, and when we went outside, we noticed a dense cloud of smoke. "A bomb went off," Tabrizi said. Human remains were discovered as we drew nearer. It was terrifying.
The reason of the explosion and the identity of the dead have not yet been made public by authorities. The purpose of the vehicle explosion is being investigated by investigators.
Approximately two hours west of Los Angeles, Palm Springs is renowned for its opulent resorts and star-studded past. The local population, which is not used to such violent incidents, has been frightened by the episode. As the inquiry progresses, further developments are anticipated.