Authorities are investigating a vehicle explosion and fire on Wednesday outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel in Nevada.
Josh Margolin and Alexandra HutzlerAuthorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion on Wednesday outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel in Nevada as a possible act of terror.
The driver pulled into the valet area of the hotel and the vehicle exploded, according to an official. The driver is apparently dead and, so far, the only casualty from the incident. Seven bystanders had minor injuries, authorities said. An official briefed on the probe told ABC News that the Tesla Cybertruck had a load of fireworks-style mortars onboard. Investigators are urgently working to determine a motive and whether the driver intended to set off an explosion and why.New Orleans attack: Suspect identified as US citizen in attack that left 15 dead, sources say
As police continue to investigate whether what took place was a malicious act, the sheriff said he does not believe there is any further threat to the community.But he did warn the public to stay away, saying, "We don't know what we don't know."
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