A tragic incident unfolded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded, killing the driver and injuring seven others. Details surrounding the explosion are still emerging.
Tesla Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Claims One Life
Tesla Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Claims One Life
Investigation underway after a Tesla Cybertruck exploded, resulting in one death and several injuries.
Authorities are currently delving into the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck that tragically occurred outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to police reports, the incident took place just before 9 AM PT on Wednesday when the vehicle pulled up near the hotel’s glass entrance. Eyewitnesses reported seeing smoke billowing from the cybertruck before it suddenly erupted in flames. Police confirmed that the driver lost their life in the explosion, while seven others sustained minor injuries, although no identities have been disclosed.
Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Police Department provided insights at a news conference, emphasizing the importance of safety in light of the nearby terrorist attack in New Orleans earlier that day, which resulted in ten fatalities. He reassured the public that there was no ongoing threat linked to the Las Vegas explosion, stating, “As you can imagine, with an explosion here on an iconic Las Vegas Boulevard, we are taking all of the precautions that we need to take to keep our community safe.”
Local fire department officials quickly responded to extinguish the flames, advising the public to avoid the area. The hotel was subsequently evacuated, with guests relocated for their safety. In a statement on social media platform X, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, remarked on the unprecedented nature of the incident and assured that the company’s senior team was investigating.
Eric Trump, son of President-elect Donald Trump, acknowledged the incident on X, expressing gratitude towards emergency services and emphasizing a commitment to the safety of guests and staff. Meanwhile, videos circulating online depicted the Cybertruck engulfed in flames outside the hotel entrance.
This incident is still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information comes to light.
Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Police Department provided insights at a news conference, emphasizing the importance of safety in light of the nearby terrorist attack in New Orleans earlier that day, which resulted in ten fatalities. He reassured the public that there was no ongoing threat linked to the Las Vegas explosion, stating, “As you can imagine, with an explosion here on an iconic Las Vegas Boulevard, we are taking all of the precautions that we need to take to keep our community safe.”
Local fire department officials quickly responded to extinguish the flames, advising the public to avoid the area. The hotel was subsequently evacuated, with guests relocated for their safety. In a statement on social media platform X, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, remarked on the unprecedented nature of the incident and assured that the company’s senior team was investigating.
Eric Trump, son of President-elect Donald Trump, acknowledged the incident on X, expressing gratitude towards emergency services and emphasizing a commitment to the safety of guests and staff. Meanwhile, videos circulating online depicted the Cybertruck engulfed in flames outside the hotel entrance.
This incident is still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information comes to light.
