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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Mike Bedigan

Cybertruck’s specs prevented a bigger explosion and more damage to Trump hotel, sheriff says

The number of victims of the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was limited by the vehicle’s reinforced exterior, police have said.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill said the blast had been directed “up through the truck” resulting in minimal damage to the surroundings.

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