Thu Jan 02 04:26:08 UTC 2025: **Tesla Cybertruck Explosion Kills One Near Trump Hotel in Las Vegas**
LAS VEGAS, NV – A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring seven others, authorities said. The incident occurred when the electric vehicle, parked near the hotel’s entrance, erupted in flames followed by secondary explosions resembling fireworks.
Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed one fatality inside the vehicle and seven individuals sustaining minor injuries. While the cause remains under investigation, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the explosion stemmed from “very large fireworks and/or a bomb” carried in the truck’s bed, emphasizing that the vehicle itself was not responsible. He further claimed the Cybertruck’s design contained the blast, preventing damage to the hotel.
Police are working to determine the exact cause of the explosion, though Musk indicated a terrorist attack was suspected. The White House confirmed that President Biden was briefed on the incident and offered federal assistance. The incident occurred on the same day as a separate car-ramming attack in New Orleans, which resulted in at least ten fatalities, although Las Vegas authorities did not directly link the two events. The Trump International Hotel was evacuated following the explosion. The investigation is ongoing.
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