A Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas has prompted a joint investigation by local law enforcement and the FBI, marking a concerning development in what officials are treating as a potential act of terrorism. The incident, which occurred Wednesday morning, resulted in one fatality and seven minor injuries.
Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill reported that emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire at approximately 8:40 AM, discovering a 2024 Cybertruck consumed by flames at the hotel entrance. Security footage revealed the vehicle circling the area for roughly an hour before positioning itself in front of the building, where the explosion occurred moments later.
FBI Acting Special Agent Jeremy Schwartz has confirmed federal involvement in the investigation. Law enforcement sources indicate the Cybertruck, rented through the peer-to-peer car sharing platform Turo, contained an improvised explosive setup combining fireworks, gas tanks, and camping fuel, reportedly connected to a driver-controlled detonation mechanism.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed the incident directly, emphasizing that the explosion was unrelated to the vehicle’s EV battery system. “Cybertruck is the worst possible choice for a car bomb, as its stainless steel armor will contain the blast better than any other commercial vehicle,” Musk stated on social media. He also suggested a potential connection to a recent F-150 incident in New Orleans, noting both vehicles were Turo rentals.
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