Tragedy in Las Vegas: Tesla Cybertruck Explosion Outside Trump International Hotel Kills Driver, Injures Seven

A tragic incident unfolded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in flames, killing the driver and injuring seven others. The blast has drawn national attention as the FBI investigates whether it was an act of terrorism, with parallels being drawn to a separate truck attack in New Orleansearlier the same day.

Shocking Explosion Captured on Video

Eyewitness videos captured the terrifying moment when the rented Tesla Cybertruck erupted in flames outside the hotel, which is part of the Trump Organization, owned by President-elect Donald Trump. The explosion occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. local time, causing panic among bystanders and hotel visitors.

The fire resulted in the evacuation of the Trump Hotel, and many guests were relocated to nearby accommodations. Firefighters arrived at the scene within four minutes and managed to extinguish the blaze, while two of the injured were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries.

Ongoing Investigation

FBI’s Response

FBI Special Agent in Charge Jeremy Schwartz confirmed that investigators are looking into the possibility of terrorism but have not yet reached any conclusions.

Sheriff’s Statement

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill stated, “Obviously, a Cybertruck, the Trump hotel – there are lots of questions that we have to answer.” He added that the Cybertruck, like the vehicle involved in the New Orleans attack, had been rented through Turo, a car-sharing platform.

Elon Musk’s Clarification

Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed speculation about the Cybertruck’s involvement, stating on X (formerly Twitter) that the explosion was unrelated to the vehicle’s design or engineering.

“The explosion was caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck and is unrelated to the vehicle itself,” Musk said.
He also confirmed that vehicle telemetry data was positive at the time of the explosion, indicating no fault in the vehicle’s systems.


Connection to New Orleans Attack

The explosion comes just hours after a separate incident in New Orleans, where a rented truck plowed into crowds celebrating New Year’s Day, killing 15 people. Authorities revealed that a potential explosive device was found in the vehicle used in that attack.

Both vehicles involved in these tragic events were rented via Turo, a popular car-sharing platform. Turo’s spokesperson stated that there was no criminal background on record for the individuals who rented the vehicles, and the company is fully cooperating with law enforcement.


Eric Trump’s Statement

Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization and son of President-elect Trump, addressed the incident on X:

“Earlier today, a reported electric vehicle fire occurred in the porte cochère of Trump Las Vegas.”

The Trump Organization assured the public that the safety of their guests remains their top priority.


Public Reaction and Speculations

The combination of the high-profile location, the use of a Tesla Cybertruck, and its proximity to President-elect Trump has sparked widespread speculation about the motives behind the incident. Authorities have yet to release information about the identity of the deceased driver or any potential connections to extremist groups.

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