Tesla Cybertruck Explosion Outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Leaves 1 Dead, 7 Injured

On January 1, 2025, an explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas resulted in one fatality and seven injuries. Authorities evacuated the area as emergency crews responded to the fire that engulfed the vehicle.

Las Vegas Police confirmed the incident occurred around 3:45 PM local time, with initial reports suggesting a possible battery-related malfunction. However, officials have not ruled out foul play.

Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed that the Cybertruck was rented via car-sharing service Turo. Preliminary investigations indicated that the blast originated from explosives or large fireworks stored in the truck bed, not from the vehicle itself .

FBI agents identified the driver but have not yet released their name. Officials emphasized there is no immediate evidence of a terrorist attack, though investigations remain ongoing .

Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the Cybertruck’s telemetry data showed no mechanical issues before the explosion . Meanwhile, Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, expressed gratitude to first responders and assured guests’ safety remains a priority.

The Trump Hotel was evacuated following the incident, and emergency responders arrived within minutes to control the fire. Two injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment .

Turo, the car-sharing platform, reported cooperating fully with investigators and stated that there were no prior security concerns linked to the renters .

Investigations continue as authorities work to determine the exact cause and motives behind the explosion.