India, May 18 -- The American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic issued a key update on social media after a car bomb exploded near its Palm Springs location on Saturday. The clinic, run by Dr. Maher Abdallah, said that while the facility was damaged, no staff members were hurt in what authorities are calling a possible 'act of terrorism'.

One person died in the explosion, the mayor and police confirmed. ABC News cited law enforcement sources to report that at least five people were injured. Their identities have not been revealed yet.

Meanwhile, the clinic and its owners issued a statement on social media under the title 'We. Choose. Hope'.

"This morning, an unexpected and tragic incident occurred outside our Palm Springs facility ...