A fiery explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside a Las Vegas hotel owned by President-elect Donald Trump's company resulted in one fatality and seven injuries on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the valet area of the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and the Clark County Fire Department confirmed at a press conference that one person was found dead inside the vehicle. Emergency responders are working to recover the body. Separately, seven individuals near the scene sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The fire was reported at approximately 8:40 a.m. local time. While details remain limited, law enforcement officials are working to determine the cause of the explosion. Jeremy Schwartz, acting FBI Special Agent in Charge, acknowledged the public's questions but emphasized that many answers are still pending as the investigation unfolds.
Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, expressed gratitude to the fire department and law enforcement for their prompt response via the social media platform X. The 64-story hotel, where the incident occurred, is situated near the Las Vegas Strip. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.
