A tragic incident occurred in Las Vegas when a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire and exploded outside the Trump Hotel, resulting in the death of the sole occupant. The sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Kevin McMahill, revealed that the vehicle was rented in Colorado and driven to Nevada. Investigators were able to trace the truck’s journey from Colorado to Las Vegas by monitoring its stops at charging stations along the way.
The Tesla Cybertruck was rented through the Turo app, although the specific location in Colorado where it was rented remains unknown. During a news conference, officials from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and Clark County Fire Department disclosed that a person lost their life in the futuristic-looking pickup truck, with efforts underway to remove the body. Additionally, seven individuals in the vicinity sustained minor injuries, with some requiring hospitalization.
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