AceShowbiz - On New Year's Day, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing the driver and injuring seven bystanders. The incident is being investigated as a potential terrorist attack, coming just hours after a tragic truck ramming in New Orleans claimed 15 lives and injured dozens. Both vehicles were reportedly rented through Turo, an app-based car rental company.

Authorities in Las Vegas are scrutinizing video footage and telemetry data provided by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who claimed that the Cybertruck's design helped contain the explosion. Musk stated on X, formerly Twitter, "Cybertruck actually contained the explosion and directed the blast upwards. Not even the glass doors of the lobby were broken."

The vehicle was loaded with firework mortars and camp fuel canisters, which detonated in a massive blast.

Donald Trump, the president-elect who owned the hotel where the explosion happened, took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to condemn the attacks and criticize the Democratic Party's handling of national security.

"Our Country is a disaster, a laughing stock all over the World! This is what happens when you have OPEN BORDERS, with weak, ineffective, and virtually nonexistent leadership," Trump wrote, accusing the Department of Justice and the FBI of incompetence and corruption.

The Cybertruck explosion and the prior attack in New Orleans, where another U.S. Army veteran drove a pick-up truck into a crowd before being shot by police, have fueled national concerns about domestic terrorism. Investigators are working to determine if there is any connection between the two suspects, both of whom had rented their vehicles through Turo.

In the wake of these incidents, officials have emphasized the importance of enhanced security measures and greater vigilance. The special agent in charge for FBI's Las Vegas office, Jeremy Schwartz, stated their primary goals are identifying the suspect and determining whether the Las Vegas explosion constitutes an act of terrorism.

Amidst the investigation, Sheriff Kevin McMahill praised Tesla's cooperation, noting that the Cybertruck's armored structure likely minimized potential damage. "The fact this was a Cybertruck really limited the damage," McMahill said, pointing out that the blast's impact was directed upwards rather than outward.

President Joe Biden has been briefed on both attacks and has urged for a thorough investigation to uncover any possible connections. "We're tracking the explosion of a Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas," said Biden, highlighting the federal law enforcement's active engagement in these cases.

As America continues to grapple with these tragic events, the nation watches closely, hoping for answers and greater security in the year ahead.