A tragic incident occurred when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in the death of 37-year-old U.S. Army Green Beret, Matthew Livelsberger. Authorities confirmed that Livelsberger died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound before the vehicle ignited, which was reportedly packed with fireworks and fuel canisters. The explosion caused injuries to seven bystanders, who sustained minor burns and were treated on-site.
Investigators are currently examining the events leading up to the explosion, with early reports suggesting no evidence of mechanical failure related to the vehicle itself.
Elon Musk has pronounce about this :
Vehicle Integrity: Musk noted that the Cybertruck's battery pack remained intact and that Tesla plans to refurbish the vehicle, emphasizing its durability.
Incidents involving electric vehicle fires have raised concerns over EV safety, with organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) (nhtsa.gov) closely monitoring such cases
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