Tesla Cybertruck explodes at Trump Hotel Las Vegas in apparent deliberate attack, killing one. The vehicle, packed with explosives and driven by an Army Special Forces sergeant, caused limited damage due to the truck’s unique design, according to investigators.
In a shocking incident on New Year’s Day, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, killing one person and injuring seven others. The explosion, which occurred just before 9 a.m., involved a vehicle loaded with fireworks, gas canisters, and camping fuel, leading authorities to consider it a potential act of terrorism.
The vehicle, a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, was rented through the Turo app in Colorado and was tracked by law enforcement as it made its way to Las Vegas. Surveillance footage showed the truck arriving at approximately 7:30 a.m., driving up and down Las Vegas Boulevard before pulling up to the hotel’s glass entrance doors, where it exploded shortly after.
Elon Musk’s Statement: Following the incident, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to X to provide an update, stating, “We have now confirmed that the explosion was caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck and is unrelated to the vehicle itself. All vehicle telemetry was positive at the time of the explosion.” Musk also hinted at a possible link between this explosion and a separate, deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans that happened hours earlier on the same day, as both vehicles were rented from Turo. Read more on Anadolu Agency.
Donald Trump’s Reaction: President-elect Donald Trump, whose name is synonymous with the targeted hotel, has not made a direct public statement about the incident. However, his son, Eric Trump, thanked the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their swift response, emphasizing the safety and well-being of guests and staff as the top priority.
Investigation and Aftermath: The FBI, along with local law enforcement, is investigating the incident, looking into any possible connections to acts of terrorism or the New Orleans attack. The driver, identified as an active-duty U.S. Army Special Forces intelligence sergeant, Matthew Alan Livelsberger, reportedly committed suicide just before the explosion, adding layers to the investigation regarding motive and intent.
Moment Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel
Photos from the scene depict the aftermath of the explosion, with the Cybertruck engulfed in flames, surrounded by debris, and smoke rising near the hotel’s entrance.
This incident has raised significant security concerns, especially given the high-profile nature of both the vehicle involved and the location of the attack. The investigation continues, with authorities urging the public to remain vigilant.
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NEW FOOTAGE: “The fact that this was a Cybertruck really limited the damage that occurred inside of the valet, because it had most of the blast go up, through the truck and out… The glass doors at the Trump hotel were not even broken.”
