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Elon Musk believes fireworks or a bomb caused the explosion outside the Trump Hotel

An explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas killed one person and injured seven. Authorities are examining the event as a probable terrorist attack.

A Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas killed the driver and injured seven people. We are examining the event, which took place in the hotel’s valet area, as a potential terrorist act.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, ruled out any vehicle issues and claimed that pyrotechnics or a bomb hidden in the bed of the hired Cybertruck caused the explosion. Musk also stated that Tesla is actively supporting the inquiry by giving telemetry data and CCTV footage of the truck’s trip.

Law officials confirmed that the van included explosive materials such as fireworks mortars, gasoline tanks, and camping fuel. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department described the event as isolated, with no indication of a larger threat to the community.

The explosion occurred mere hours after a fatal attack in New Orleans, in which a suspect drove a pickup truck into a crowd, killing fifteen people. Despite renting both automobiles through the same platform, detectives found no clear connection between the two incidents.

Authorities, including federal agencies, continue to investigate the driver’s identity and motivation. Meanwhile, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies have increased security measures in response to the increased anxiety over such attacks.

The terrible events illustrate the difficulties in preventing assaults using readily available explosives, raising debate about tighter laws and improved public safety measures.

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Sagar Saini
A dedicated freelance blogger with a strong passion for finance and business, With a keen interest in the world of cryptocurrency.
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