Cybertruck Explosion Outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Leaves 1 Dead, 7 Injured

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:37am on 02 Jan 2025,Thursday International

A Tesla Cybertruck loaded with fuel canisters and fireworks exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, killing the driver and injuring 7 others, police confirmed. Authorities are investigating potential links to the New Orleans truck attack that left 15 dead on New Year’s Day. Dramatic footage showed the truck bursting into flames, with multicolored fireworks erupting. The FBI is probing whether terrorism or connections to President-Elect Donald Trump or Tesla CEO Elon Musk are involved. Trump’s son, Eric Trump, expressed gratitude to responders. The hotel was evacuated, and officials assured the public of no ongoing threat.

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