Horrific moment Tesla Cybertruck explodes in huge fireball outside Trump Vegas hotel killing man inside
A Cybertruck exploded outside the front doors of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, reportedly killing one and injuring seven.
A car – made by Trump ally Elon Musk’s company Tesla – was seen in a fiery blaze outside the front revolving doors of the hotel, social media video showed, causing the FBI to investigate.
Surveillance footage showed the truck sitting outside the front entrance, appearing to have nothing wrong with it. Seconds later, the entire car explodes, its roof blowing up first before the truck goes flying.
Debris smoked as it pinged off the pavement and sparks like looked like fireworks could be seen lighting up the black cloud of smoke emitting from the vehicle.
The driver is said to have died, according to KTNV. Seven people were injured, according to AZ Family.
The cause of the explosion is currently unknown. The Las Vegas Police Department and the FBI are investigating.
After the explosion, large orange flames were seen crawling out the windows of the Cybertruck before several more explosive sounds can be heard.
A Cybertruck – made by Trump ally Elon Musk’s company Tesla – was seen in a fiery blaze outside the front revolving doors of the Trump International Hotel on Wednesday
Fire alarms were heard going off in the building. It is unclear if hotel guests have been evacuated. The driver of the car is said to have died, according to local reports
Fire alarms were heard going off in the building. It is unclear if hotel guests have been evacuated.
The fire has been put out, according to police.
The explosion left a large cloud of smoke billowing from the Trump Hotel on Fashion Show Drive around 9am on Wednesday, alarming local and tourists.
A man named Stephen Felando, who is staying at the hotel, claimed a ‘massive explosion’ happened.
‘Something major just exploded here,’ he said in an X video. ‘Something just went off in the valet section…I don’t know what just did, but something just blew.’
The hotel, owned by the Trump family, was seen with a large cloud of smoke near it. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown
The explosion left a large cloud of smoke billowing from the Trump Hotel on Fashion Show Drive around 9am
Felando said the windows ‘shimmed’ and shook.
DailyMail.com attempted to contact the Las Vegas Police Department.
Eric Trump made a statement on social media following the horrific explosion, writing: ‘The safety and well-being of our guests and staff remain our top priority.
‘We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their swift response and professionalism.’
