Vehicle crashes into Oregon health club, one dead
A vehicle crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, resulting in one fatality. Police reported finding evidence of an explosive device inside the vehicle. (sources: abcnews, ap, theguardian, opb, nytimes)
One person was found dead in a vehicle that crashed into a health club in downtown Portland, Oregon. Authorities discovered evidence of an explosive device in the car.
- The crash occurred early Saturday morning at the Multnomah Athletic Club.
- Police confirmed one person was found dead in the vehicle.
- Investigators located evidence of an explosive device inside the car.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about public safety and the potential use of explosives in urban areas.
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This story is connected to Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025 — legislation your representatives will vote on.
H.R.1608 · 119th Congress
Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025
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What H.R.1608 actually does
This story is about a vehicle crashing into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Oregon that killed one person and investigators found an explosive device. This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on efforts to prevent and respond to vehicular terrorism, including threat assessments and coordination with TSA and CISA.
If passed, it would:
- Require DHS to report on preventing and responding to vehicular terrorism • Assess threats and review higher-risk locations and coordinate with TSA and CISA.
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