Las Vegas, NV —Today, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, leading to one fatality and seven injuries. The event occurred around 8:40 a.m. local time, causing a significant disruption and drawing a swift response from emergency services.
Eyewitness accounts and social media footage depict the Cybertruck engulfed in flames directly in front of the hotel’s entrance, with smoke billowing into the sky. Videos captured by onlookers show the vehicle ablaze, with some suggesting the sound of the explosion was akin to a “boom, boom, boom,” while others likened it to the noise of a garbage dumpster being dragged.
Local authorities, including the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Clark County Fire Department, responded promptly. Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed during a press conference that one person was found dead inside the Cybertruck, though the identity of the deceased has not been disclosed. Seven others sustained minor injuries, with two requiring hospital treatment.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. The FBI has joined local law enforcement at the scene, searching for any signs of secondary devices, though Sheriff McMahill stated there doesn’t appear to be a further threat to the community at this time.
The incident has sparked a range of reactions online, with discussions focusing on both the safety of electric vehicles and the political implications of such an event occurring at a property associated with former President Donald Trump. Speculation has run rampant, with some suggesting the event might have been an intentional act, though no official statements have confirmed such theories.
Eric Trump, speaking on behalf of the Trump Organization, expressed gratitude towards the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their swift response. The hotel was evacuated temporarily to ensure the safety of guests and staff, with most being relocated to Resorts World Las Vegas.