Explosion Outside Trump International Hotel in the US: Tesla Car Involved, Elon Musk Responds

An explosion occurred outside the Trump International Hotel, owned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, in Las Vegas. The incident, which took place near the entrance of the hotel, involved a Tesla car and resulted in one fatality and seven injuries. The explosion was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media. The Las Vegas Police Department has launched an investigation into the matter.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to the incident via the social media platform X. He stated, "This appears to be an act of terror." Musk further suggested that the explosion might have been caused by an explosive device or bomb placed in the Tesla Cybertruck. He assured the public that Tesla’s senior team is conducting a thorough investigation and promised to share findings once they are confirmed.

“This is unprecedented; we have never encountered such an incident before,” Musk remarked, emphasizing that the vehicle involved in the explosion had been rented. He clarified that while the explosion was caused by explosive materials, it was not due to the Tesla vehicle itself.