Nuked Hello, my tech-savvy friends! It’s your favorite tech enthusiast, Nuked, here to bring you some wild news from Las Vegas that’s got everyone talking.
On New Year’s Day, a Tesla Cybertruck went up in flames right outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Law enforcement has confirmed that tragically, one person lost their life inside the vehicle, while seven others sustained minor injuries. Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill shared the details during a briefing on Thursday evening.
Authorities discovered gasoline canisters, camp fuel canisters, and some hefty firework mortars in the truck’s bed. They suspect these items were linked to a detonation system controlled by the driver. The Cybertruck was rented in Colorado, and thanks to Tesla charging stations and a license plate scanner, they tracked its movements all the way to Las Vegas around 7:30 AM PT. The truck was parked out front for a mere 15 seconds before it exploded!
The FBI jumped into action at the scene, evacuating the hotel and searching for any potential “secondary devices.” Thankfully, Sheriff McMahill reassured everyone that there seems to be no further threat to the community.
During a press conference, authorities shared video footage of the explosive incident. Apparently, around 8:40 AM PT, the Cybertruck rolled up to the hotel lobby. Moments later, smoke billowed from it before a massive explosion rocked the area. Fire crews arrived within four minutes and managed to douse the flames within an hour.
Interestingly, Elon Musk himself provided authorities with valuable information about the Cybertruck, including video evidence from nearby Tesla charging stations. He claimed that the explosion was unrelated to any malfunction of the vehicle itself. Instead, it was attributed to “very large fireworks and/or a bomb” stored in the truck’s bed. Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify this point.
The incident coincides with reports of Musk getting cozy with President-elect Donald Trump. He had just celebrated New Year’s Eve at Mar-a-Lago and was spotted dining with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Rumor has it he’s been crashing at a cottage on Trump’s property since around Election Day.
This alarming event also comes on the heels of a terror attack in New Orleans where a driver plowed into a crowd, resulting in multiple casualties. Authorities in Las Vegas cited this as part of their reason for being extra cautious while investigating potential secondary threats.
Despite the chaos, Sheriff McMahill suggested that everything is safe now and urged residents of Las Vegas to stay clear of the area while they wrap up their investigations.
Witnesses on X shared their experiences of the explosion. One person described seeing colorful fireworks before panic set in as they feared for their safety. Another user noted how the vehicle lowered itself before going boom! It sounds like quite a scene!
While Donald Trump has yet to comment on this incident, Eric Trump did express gratitude towards local law enforcement and fire services for their quick response.
This story is still developing—stay tuned for updates! And remember folks, even in tech mishaps, safety comes first.
