Fireworks, Fuel, and Gas Tanks: What Triggered Tesla Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:49am on 02 Jan 2025,Thursday International

Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing the driver and injuring seven people. The blast occurred at 8:40 am and was caused by fireworks, gas tanks, and camping fuel tied to a detonation system. The truck, rented through Turo, was seen driving along Las Vegas Boulevard before stopping at the hotel. Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the explosion was not related to the truck’s design, claiming its build contained the blast. Investigators are probing links to a deadly truck attack in New Orleans the same day. Injured victims are in stable condition.

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