LAS VEGAS: A Tesla Cybertruck exploded on Wednesday outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in the death of the driver and injuring seven bystanders, according to US police reports. According to Kuwait News Agency, Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill reported that a vehicle fire involving a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck was called in just after 8:40 a.m. Emergency crews arrived at the scene to find the vehicle engulfed in flames. Sheriff McMahill stated that there was one deceased individual inside the Cybertruck, although the identity and gender of the victim remain unknown. The explosion also caused minor injuries to seven other individuals who were in the vicinity. The incident has prompted a multi-agency investigation due to its proximity to a separate car attack incident in New Orleans, which resulted in the deaths of at least ten people and injuries to 35 others. Jeremy Schwartz, the acting special agent in charge of the FBI's Las Vegas office, confirmed that the FBI is part of the ongoing investigation into the explosion. The incident has drawn attention due to its timing and the potential implications for public safety. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, addressed the incident in a post on the social media platform X, stating that Tesla's senior team is conducting its own investigation into the explosion. Musk emphasized that the company has never encountered an incident like this before, underscoring the unusual nature of the event. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet determined the cause of the explosion. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
