In a shocking incident early Wednesday morning, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in the death of the vehicle's occupant and minor injuries to seven others. This event is currently being investigated by authorities as a potential act of terrorism, following closely on the heels of a truck attack in New Orleans that killed at least 10.

The explosion occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. local time, with reports indicating that the truck was rented in Colorado and driven to Las Vegas. Notably, police discovered gas canisters and fireworks-style mortars in the truck's bed, leading Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill to express uncertainty about how the fire was ignited.

According to Forbes, officials from the FBI, including acting special agent Jeremy Schwarz, are working to determine if the explosion relates to terrorism. However, no direct link to the New Orleans incident has been established. Following the explosion, Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump, assured the public regarding the safety of hotel guests and staff.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, an ally of Trump, commented on the situation, mentioning that the company is on a quest to understand the incident better, stating, “We’ve never seen anything like this.” Details remain sparse as authorities continue their investigations.

Despite the chaos, damage to the Trump Hotel appeared to be limited, as most of the blast was directed upward due to the structure of the Cybertruck. Guests were temporarily evacuated to Resorts World Las Vegas, ensuring their safety amidst ongoing investigations.

The connection, if any, to the earlier New Orleans attack, where a pickup truck was used to ram into crowds, is still being explored. As reported, while there’s no evidence linking the Las Vegas explosion to terrorist groups like ISIS, law enforcement remains vigilant in investigating all potential avenues.

For further details, visit the original article on Forbes.