A bomb has exploded near a reproductive health facility in California, resulting in the death of one person.
The incident took place near the facility in Palm Springs.
Mayor Ron DeHarte told reporters: "It has been identified as a bomb that was either in or near the car."
The Palm Springs City government said in a Facebook post that an explosion occurred before 11am.
A Palm Springs fertility clinic was damaged on Saturday in what the mayor called "an apparent explosion."
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Los Angeles said in a social media post that it was investigating the explosion with bomb technicians deployed to the scene.
Palm Springs is about 100 miles (161 km) east of Los Angeles. California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the explosion, his office said.
The fertility clinic said their lab, including all eggs and embryos, remain "fully secure and undamaged".
"We are heavily conducting a complete safety inspection and have confirmed that our operations and sensitive medical areas were not impacted by the blast," the fertility clinic said in its statement.
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Emergency services outside the clinic
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Emergency services at the scene in CaliforniaReutersAccording to its website, the American Reproductive Centers clinic is the first full-service fertility center and in vitro fertilisation lab (IVF) in the Coachella Valley.
It offers services like fertility evaluations, IVF, egg donation and freezing, reproductive support for same-sex couples and surrogacy.
Dr Maher Abdallah, who runs the American Reproductive Centers, told reporters: "I really have no clue what happened
"Thank God today happened to be a day that we have no patients."
Reports of a loud boom and images of broken glass and billowing smoke began to be shared on social media
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A spokesman from the ARC said: "We are heartbroken to learn that this event claimed a life and caused injuries, and our deepest condolences go out to the individuals and families affected
"ARC will be fully operational on Monday morning, and our team is here to answer any concerns you may have.
"We appreciate the incredible support from our patients and local community, as well as the swift action of Palm Springs Police, Fire, and emergency responders.”
