Thu Jan 02 03:17:32 UTC 2025: ## Tesla Cybertruck Explosion Kills One in Las Vegas Near Trump Hotel

**Las Vegas, NV –** A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on January 1st, 2025, killing one person and injuring seven others. The incident occurred when the truck, which had been rented in Colorado via Turo, detonated near the hotel’s entrance. Video footage shows the vehicle engulfed in flames, followed by smaller explosions resembling fireworks.

Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill revealed that the truck’s bed contained gasoline, camping fuel, and large firework mortars. He noted the Cybertruck’s design mitigated damage, preventing the blast from shattering the nearby hotel windows. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, with initial reports suggesting the presence of a bomb or very large fireworks.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated on X that the explosion was caused by the contents of the truck and not a vehicle malfunction, adding that the company is investigating. The FBI and local law enforcement have described the incident as isolated, though US media outlets are reporting that authorities are considering the possibility of a terror attack.

The explosion follows a separate incident in New Orleans where a truck plowed into a New Year’s crowd, killing at least 15. President Joe Biden stated that authorities are investigating possible links between the two events, though currently, no connection has been established. Sheriff McMahill acknowledged concerns given the vehicle, its location, and Musk’s relationship with President-elect Trump, stating that these factors are under investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

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