Deadly Cybertruck explosion at Trump Tower in Vegas being investigated as possible terrorism, officials say
One person was killed and seven others injured when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas.
Authorities are investigating the explosion as a possible act of terror, an official with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told ABC News, but a potential motive is not yet known. The official said the Cybertruck was carrying a load of fireworks-style mortars along with what appeared to be gasoline and camp fuel canisters .
The explosion occurred around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday in the valet area outside of the lobby of Trump International Hotel at Las Vegas Boulevard and Sammy Davis Jr. Drive.
Eric Trump, a son of the President-elect and executive vice president of the Trump Organization, also posted about the explosion.
He praised the fire department and local law enforcement “for their swift response and professionalism.”
The 64-story hotel is just off the famed Las Vegas Strip and across the street from the Fashion Show Las Vegas shopping mall. It released a statement on X.
“Earlier today a reported electric vehicle fire occurred in the porte cochère of Trump Las Vegas,. The safety & well-being of our guests and staff remain our top priority. We extend our gratitude to the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their swift response.”