Las Vegas, Nevada — A Tesla Cybertruck explosion occurred outside the Trump International Hotel on New Year's Day, raising concerns over the nature of the incident. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, publicly addressed the situation, indicating a possible link between this explosion and another recent attack in New Orleans. Musk claimed that both vehicles were rented from the same car-sharing service and described the explosion as "likely an act of terrorism."(India Times)

The explosion killed one individual inside the Cybertruck and injured seven others nearby. Las Vegas police reported that the explosion was caused by a combination of firework mortars, fuel canisters, and camping fuel stored in the vehicle's bed, rather than due to a defect in the Cybertruck itself. FBI officials are now treating the incident as a potential act of terrorism.(Business Insider)

At a press conference, Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed details of the investigation, emphasizing that the explosion propelled debris upwards, limiting damage to the surrounding area. "The evil knuckleheads picked the wrong vehicle for a terrorist attack," Musk echoed on social media, stating that the Cybertruck efficiently contained the explosion due to its design,(The Hill) ensuring that even the lobby’s glass doors remained intact.

Musk's cooperation with law enforcement has been notable, as the Las Vegas police thanked him for supplying valuable data from Tesla’s charging stations. This data helped trace the vehicle's movements before the explosion, pointing to its rental origins and furthering the investigation into the possible motives behind this shocking event.

Authorities revealed that the Cybertruck may have been rented from Colorado and had traversed busy locations on Las Vegas Boulevard before arriving at the hotel. As the investigation unfolds, the identity of the deceased driver remains unconfirmed, leading to ongoing inquiries into whether they were involved in orchestrating the explosion.