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The massive explosion in a Tesla Cybertruck outside Donald Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday created a stir in the city. One person died and seven others were injured in this accident. The incident took place at the glass entry gate of Trump International Hotel, when the electric vehicle stopped there and then there was a “huge explosion”.
incident details
According to the report of news agency AFP, mortar and fuel canisters were kept in the Tesla Cybertruck during the explosion.
- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and the Clark County Fire Department said one person inside the vehicle died at the scene.
- Seven people nearby were slightly injured in the incident.
Situation at the scene:
- The police immediately evacuated the hotel.
- In the afternoon the body was taken out from the vehicle and the work of collecting evidence started.
FBI and police investigation continues
The FBI and Las Vegas police are investigating the case.
- FBI official Jeremy Schwartz said:
“Our primary objective is to identify the person involved in this incident. Also, it has to be ensured that it was not a terrorist attack.”
- Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the police department informed that the vehicle was rented through ‘Turo’ app, an online platform in Colorado.
- Information about the person renting the vehicle will be made public only after investigation.
Information about the incident was given to the President
Considering the seriousness of this incident, President Joe Biden has also been informed about it. At present, security agencies are closely investigating every aspect.
Possible causes of incident
According to preliminary investigation,
- Mortars and fuel canisters kept in the vehicle can cause explosion.
- Efforts are on to find out why these materials were kept in the vehicle.
