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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Jessica Hill

Musk's underground tunnels in Las Vegas face scrutiny over safety, environmental concerns

Las Vegas Musk Tunnels - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Elon Musk’s “Vegas Loop,” a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh scrutiny this week from Nevada lawmakers who raised concern about alleged workplace safety and environmental violations.

Lawmakers spent hours grilling state safety officials over alleged violations by the Boring Company, the Musk-owned venture with tunneling projects also planned in Nashville and Dubai. Company officials declined to attend but provided written answers defending the project.

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