Tragic Tesla Cybertruck Explosion Rocks Las Vegas

A Tesla Cybertruck carrying fireworks caught fire and exploded outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel, resulting in one death and injuries to seven others. Authorities are investigating the cause, including the possibility of terrorism. President Biden has been briefed, and Elon Musk announced Tesla's investigation into the incident.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lasvegas | Updated: 02-01-2025 03:36 IST | Created: 02-01-2025 03:36 IST
Tragic Tesla Cybertruck Explosion Rocks Las Vegas
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A tragic incident unfolded in Las Vegas when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump's hotel, resulting in one death and minor injuries to seven others. The vehicle appeared to be carrying fireworks, according to authorities who are investigating the incident.

The explosion occurred in the valet area of the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas at 8:40 am on Wednesday, attracting a swift response from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and Clark County Fire Department. The cause remains under investigation, with terrorism not ruled out as a motive.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company is probing the unprecedented event, while President Joe Biden was briefed on the explosion. This incident followed another deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans earlier that day.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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