The Cybertruck of Tesla is a legendary vehicle that attracts attention wherever it is found. Recently, a tragic incident took place in Las Vegas, when a model of this electric pickup exploded in front of the hotel Trump. This explosion caused one victim, one person who died inside the vehicle, while seven others were injured, although their injuries were considered minor. This event, which captivated the public’s attention, raises questions about the circumstances and causes of this spectacular explosion.
According to local authorities, the incident took place in front of the main entrance of the hotel Trumpan iconic Las Vegas site. Images shared on social media showed the vehicle, a Cybertruck gray, consuming in a gigantic cloud of smoke. The sheriff of Las Vegas, Kevin McMahillconfirmed that the victim was located inside the vehicle at the time of the explosion, while other people present in the surrounding area were slightly injured. Paradoxically, the explosion, although violent, did not cause significant damage to the hotel’s structures, the glass doors of the main entrance having resisted the blast.
The first analyzes of the scene revealed the presence of gasoline and “gpink fireworks mortars » in the rear compartment of the Cybertruck. According to McMahillthe robust structure of the vehicle helped to limit the extent of the damage, allowing a large part of the explosion to escape through the top of the vehicle, avoiding the destruction of the surrounding infrastructure. Elon Muskthe boss of Tesla, reacted to the incident by suggesting that the explosion was due to the presence of fireworks and/or a bomb, specifying that the vehicle itself was not the direct source of the explosion.
The explosion of vegas also sparked speculation about a possible link to an attack earlier in the day at the New Orleans. This latest event, a mass incident involving a former U.S. soldier who drove into a crowd, left several people dead and was labeled an act of terrorism by federal authorities. However, although Joe Biden and law enforcement quickly opened an investigation into a possible connection between the two events, no evidence has been found so far. The Las Vegas sheriff also clarified that there was “no indication” linking the explosion to a terrorist act, and stressed the absence of any link with groups like the Islamic State, contrary to what had been observed in New Orleans.
Beyond the immediate impact of the incident, this event raises questions about the safety of electric vehicles, particularly those that are modified or used in unusual circumstances. Although Tesla was not directly responsible for the explosion, the incident could reignite debate over the safety of batteries and electrical components in extreme conditions. The Cybertruck, the brand’s emblematic vehicle, continues to arouse keen interest.
