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The explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas has captured national attention, and the latest updates reveal a disturbing twist. Initially mislabeled as a “fire” in an electric vehicle by the media, law enforcement has since confirmed it was indeed an explosion, with details that suggest something far more nefarious.
Las Vegas authorities have disclosed shocking findings from the scene. According to reports, the Cybertruck was equipped with gasoline and camp fuel canisters, as well as large firework mortars—items clearly intended to create a devastating blast.
Key Details Shared by Law Enforcement
NEWS: Law enforcement officials said the Cybertruck actually helped contain the explosion.
“The fact that this was a Cybertruck really limited the damage that occurred. It had most of the blast go up through the truck and out. The front glass doors at the Trump hotel were not even broken by the blast, which they were directly in front of.”
NEWS: Law enforcement officials said the Cybertruck actually helped contain the explosion.
“The fact that this was a Cybertruck really limited the damage that occurred. It had most of the blast go up through the truck and out. The front glass doors at the Trump hotel were not… pic.twitter.com/70tZ8jHm4p
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) January 2, 2025
The design of the Cybertruck may have prevented a far worse catastrophe. With its 1.8mm thick solid steel doors and 1.4mm thick steel body—twice as thick as standard car sheet metal—the force of the explosion was directed upward rather than outward, limiting injuries and damage.
FBI Investigates Possible Terrorism
An FBI representative confirmed they are investigating the explosion as a potential terrorist attack:
“At the latest press conference, the FBI representative says their priority is to identify a suspect and then to determine if this qualifies as an act of ‘terrorism.’ He says they believe it was an ‘isolated incident’ and there are not ‘a bunch of folks out there supporting this.’”
At the latest press conference, the FBI representative says their priority is to identify a suspect and then to determine if this qualifies as an act of “terrorism.” He says they believe it was an “isolated incident” and there are not “a bunch of folks out there supporting this.” pic.twitter.com/Rbrjt0EcpA
— Laura Powell (@LauraPowellEsq) January 2, 2025
Despite the severity, law enforcement believes the incident was isolated and does not pose an ongoing threat to the community.
Additional Insights
Latest from the Las Vegas sheriff:
The remains of the person in the Cybertruck have not yet been removed and examined.
The truck contained gasoline, camp fuel canisters, and large firework mortars.
The damage to the surrounding area was very limited because of the design of the Cybertruck.
The media has reported the name of a suspect, but the sheriff is not certain enough to share a name.
The truck was rented in Colorado.
The 7 injured people suffered only minor injuries.
Latest from the Las Vegas sheriff:
– The remains of the person in the Cybertruck have not yet been removed and examined.
– The truck contained gasoline and camp fuel canisters and large firework mortars.
– The damage to the surrounding area was very limited because of the… pic.twitter.com/I2S1GnsD0p
— Laura Powell (@LauraPowellEsq) January 2, 2025
Elon Musk has also confirmed through his team that the explosion resulted from the fireworks and fuel, not a vehicle malfunction.
This incident underscores the importance of ongoing investigations into potential acts of terrorism, even when initial reports downplay their severity. Thankfully, the sturdy construction of the Cybertruck played a critical role in preventing greater harm.
