An explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas has left one person dead and seven others injured on Wednesday. The incident occurred when a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire and exploded, causing panic among hotel guests and passersby.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the driver had rented the vehicle in Colorado before arriving in Las Vegas. Authorities revealed that the truck’s bed was loaded with gasoline canisters and firework mortars.
Witnesses described a sudden blast that shook nearby buildings and sent debris flying. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene, extinguishing the fire and tending to the injured.
Investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing. Police are looking into the driver’s motives and why he was carrying such hazardous materials.
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid the area as authorities continue their work.
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Live: View from outside Trump Hotel where Tesla Cybertruck exploded
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