One Dead, Seven Injured in Incident Outside Luxury Hotel
An explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas has left one person dead and seven others injured, marking a shocking start to the new year in the entertainment capital.
According to Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill, the incident occurred when the electric vehicle approached the hotel’s glass entrance before a “large explosion” rocked the prestigious property. Surveillance footage revealed the distinctive stainless steel vehicle stationed at the entrance moments before it erupted in flames, followed by what witnesses described as firework-like secondary explosions.
Tesla CEO responds
Tesla CEO Elon Musk quickly addressed the incident on social media platform X, suggesting the explosion was “caused by huge fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck.” Musk emphasized that the incident was “unrelated to the vehicle itself” and indicated that Tesla’s senior leadership team was thoroughly investigating the unprecedented event.
“The evil knuckleheads picked the wrong vehicle for a terrorist attack. Cybertruck actually contained the explosion and directed the blast upwards. Not even the glass doors of the lobby were broken.”
Federal response
The White House confirmed that President Joe Biden has been briefed on the situation and has directed his team to offer federal assistance if needed. The incident occurred on the same day as a deadly car-ramming attack in New Orleans that claimed at least ten lives, though authorities have not indicated any connection between the two events.
Ongoing investigation
Local law enforcement has launched a comprehensive investigation into the explosion’s cause. Sheriff McMahill confirmed that one person was found deceased inside the Cybertruck, while seven others sustained minor injuries. The hotel was evacuated as a precautionary measure.
The incident has raised questions about security measures at high-profile properties and the potential vulnerabilities of electric vehicles. Tesla’s investigation team expressed unprecedented concern, with Musk promising to share additional information as it becomes available.
As this story develops, authorities maintain heightened security measures across Las Vegas, with Sheriff McMahill emphasizing their commitment to community safety in light of recent national events.
