One dead, seven injured as Cybertruck explodes outside Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas—The Verge
Authorities are investigating a dramatic explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning, January 1, 2025. Officials revealed that fireworks, gas tanks, and camping fuel were rigged to a detonation system inside the vehicle, which was parked near the hotel’s valet area.
The explosion occurred around 8:40 a.m., with emergency crews responding to a massive fire engulfing the futuristic vehicle. Law enforcement confirmed one fatality inside the Cybertruck, and seven others sustained injuries, though all are reported to be in stable condition. Surveillance footage showed the vehicle circling the area before stopping near the hotel entrance and detonating seconds later.
The Cybertruck, rented in Colorado through Turo, arrived in Las Vegas just an hour before the incident. Police are working to confirm the identity of the renter and clarify if there’s any connection to a similar incident in New Orleans involving another rented vehicle.
FBI officials are investigating whether the explosion was an act of terrorism or an isolated event. Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill praised the Cybertruck’s design for containing most of the blast, preventing further casualties and structural damage. Despite the intensity of the explosion, the glass doors of the hotel remained intact.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed the incident on X (formerly Twitter), stating the explosion was caused by fireworks and a bomb-like setup in the truck bed, unrelated to the vehicle’s engineering. Musk noted that the Cybertruck’s armored build helped direct the blast upward, minimizing damage.
Authorities are continuing their investigation, with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo offering full support and resources. Guests at nearby hotels described scenes of chaos and rising smoke, with emergency services arriving swiftly.
The Cybertruck explosion remains under intense scrutiny, with investigators working to determine the motive behind the event and any possible connections to other incidents.
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