What do we know about the Cybertruck explosion outside Trump’s Vegas hotel?
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police are investigating a possible act of terror in Nevada after a rented Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day. The exact cause of the violent explosion is unknown, however, authorities said they were “well aware” of the deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans and were “taking all precautions.” President Joe Biden said in a Camp David address on Wednesday evening that investigators were trying to establish any links between the New Orleans and Las Vegas incidents. open image in gallery The 64-story hotel is just off the famed Las Vegas Strip and across the street from the Fashion Show Las Vegas shopping mall Guests staying at the hotel and on surrounding properties told FOX5 that they heard several “booms” which many described as being louder than the New Year’s Eve fireworks. “We don’t have a lot of answers.” open image in gallery A police source told ABC that the Cybertruck was carrying a load of fireworks-style mortars, and the incident is being investigated as a possible act of terror Despite authorities’ caution, Musk later posted that the incident “appears likely to be an act of terrorism.” “Both this Cybertruck and the F-150 suicide bomb in New Orleans were rented from Turo.