In a shocking incident on January 1, 2025, a Tesla Cybertruck filled with fireworks, gas tanks, and camping fuel — exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, claiming one life and injuring seven others. This tragic event, which occurred as the world celebrated the New Year, has left authorities and onlookers grappling with unanswered questions about its cause and implications.
The Cybertruck involved in the explosion was rented in Colorado through Turo and had reportedly arrived in Las Vegas earlier that day. It was parked near the hotel’s entrance when witnesses noticed smoke emanating from the vehicle. Moments later, a powerful explosion rocked the area, sending debris flying and causing panic among bystanders.
Initial investigations revealed that the vehicle was rigged with a makeshift detonation system comprising fireworks, gas tanks, and camping fuel. The FBI and local law enforcement are treating the case as a potential act of terrorism, with investigators exploring any connections to a separate New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans, where a vehicle was driven into a crowd, resulting in multiple fatalities.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed the incident, clarifying that the explosion was not caused by a malfunction in the vehicle itself. Instead, he confirmed that incendiary materials placed in the Cybertruck’s bed were responsible for the detonation. Musk also assured the public that Tesla is conducting its own investigation into the matter to support law enforcement efforts1.
Authorities are also scrutinizing whether there are any broader motives or coordinated efforts behind the explosion. The proximity of the incident to a high-profile location, combined with its timing during New Year’s celebrations, has amplified its impact on public consciousness.
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(Source: New York Post)
