PUYALLUP, Wash. — Police said a man arrived at the hospital early Sunday morning with a hand wound from an explosive device. The car he and another man arrived in remained parked near the main entrance as the victim arrived for treatment. That's when law enforcement were called in to investigate.
Good Sam Hospital Puyallup about to fully reopen after police searched vehicle possibly containing explosive device; nothing new found
— Maria Guerrero (@Maria_NBC5) January 8, 2017
Puyallup police believe the two men were inside of the truck when the explosion happened. 18-year-old driver suffered serious hand injury
— Maria Guerrero (@Maria_NBC5) January 8, 2017
Entry into Good Sam for all hospital areas is through the Emergency entrance ONLY. Top floor of the parking garage is also CLOSED.
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) January 8, 2017
As police checked the vehicle for possible explosives, the main entrance at Good Samaritan and the top floor of the parking garage were also closed.
Areas around the main entrance and the main floor of the hospital were evacuated. Ten patients closest to the main entrance were also been evacuated at one point, hospital officials said.
PCSD Hazardous Device Squad and ATF are now at the scene at Good Sam. Investigation involves a vehicle parked at the main entrance.
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) January 8, 2017
Entry into Good Sam for all hospital areas is through the Emergency entrance ONLY. Top floor of the parking garage is also CLOSED.
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) January 8, 2017
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