Deadly Tesla Cybertruck blast outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas was intentional, officials say
- A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel owned by Donald Trump in Las Vegas, resulting in one death and seven injuries.
- The explosion is being investigated as a potential terror attack, according to three senior law enforcement officials.
- Elon Musk stated that the explosion was caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb in the Cybertruck's bed, not by the vehicle itself.
- The incident occurred in the hotel's valet area at 8:40 a.m. Local time, as reported by a Clark County spokeswoman.
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Tesla Cybertruck Explosion in Las Vegas Investigated as Possible Terrorism
THE CENTER SQUARE—A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to seven bystanders. Authorities are investigating the possibility it was terrorism-related. The explosion, which occurred just before 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day near the hotel’s main entrance, sent debris flying, damaging the entrance and nearby areas. Jeremy Schwartz, the acting FBI special agent in …
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