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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Vinay Patel

Explosive Arsenal Found in Rented Cybertruck; Las Vegas Blast Raises Safety Concerns and Turo Scrutiny

Police photos reveal a cache of explosives inside a Cybertruck that detonated outside Trump's hotel, prompting an investigation into Turo's role and raising serious safety concerns about the vehicle. (Credit: X / Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal)

Chilling photographs from the exploded Cybertruck, rented through the car-sharing app Turo, reveal a cache of crudely constructed explosives. These findings have heightened concerns about the vehicle's safety record and the potential risks associated with car-sharing platforms. The Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas during the New Year's celebration on 1st January 2025.

The driver of the Cybertruck, manufactured by Elon Musk's Tesla, remains unidentified and perished in the devastating blast, which also left seven others injured. The truck bed, now a grim scene of destruction, contained charred fireworks, gas canisters, and camping fuel—remnants of a deadly arsenal.

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