Police are investigating after a Tesla Cybertruck filled with fuel cylinders and fire mortar shells exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Police said the driver was killed and seven people were injured, without naming any of the individuals involved. Officials said all injuries were minor.

Police said the truck was rented in Colorado and arrived in the city on Wednesday morning, less than two hours before the explosion. The car was parked in front of the hotel near a glass entrance, and smoke began to emerge from it, then it exploded.

In an evening speech, President Joe Biden said that the White House was monitoring the incident and that law enforcement authorities were investigating “whether there is any possible connection to the attack in New Orleans,” which left 15 people dead early on New Year’s Day.

At an afternoon news conference, Sheriff Kevin McMahill showed dramatic footage of the explosion and photos of its aftermath, including several fuel canisters along with large fireworks in the bed of the truck.

The footage showed the truck parked directly in front of the hotel entrance. The truck remains idle for several seconds before it explodes, shooting bursts of multi-colored fireworks in multiple directions.

Another video showed investigators using black fire-resistant tarps to put out the fire and the charred remains of the truck bed. A collection of gas and fuel canisters were left behind, as well as the remains of more than a dozen fireworks mortar shells.

The fire occurred around 08:40 PT (15:40 GMT), just hours after a man drove a truck carrying an Islamic State (ISIS) flag into the crowd in New Orleans. At least 15 people died and dozens were injured.

Mr. McMahill of the Las Vegas Police Department said authorities were examining whether the accident had occurred Connected to those in New OrleansExplosive devices were found near the scene of the accident.

He said they were also investigating whether it was linked to President-elect Donald Trump, who owns the hotel, or Elon Musk, who owns Tesla.

“There are obviously a lot of questions we have to answer as we move forward with the cyber truck and the Trump hotel,” he said.

The FBI also said the agency is looking into whether the crash may have been an act of terrorism, but authorities said they have not currently confirmed the identity of the driver who died in the car. The authorities also said that they have so far found no evidence that this incident has anything to do with ISIS.

“I know everyone is interested in that word, trying to see if we can say: ‘Hey, this is a terrorist attack.’ That’s our goal, that’s what we’re trying to do,” FBI Special Agent Jeremy Schwartz told reporters at a news conference. “.

Al-Sharif noted that the two cars appeared to be rented from Turo, an app-based car rental company.

A Toro spokesperson said in a statement that the company is working with authorities in Las Vegas and New Orleans to assist in the investigation. The spokesperson noted that both tenants did not appear to have a criminal background that would “identify them as posing a security threat.”

“We are saddened by the violence committed in New Orleans and Las Vegas, and our prayers are with the victims and their families,” the statement read.

Authorities say they have the name of the person who rented the car but have not officially confirmed that he is the person driving the vehicle.

“As you can imagine, with an explosion here on this famous Las Vegas Strip, we are taking all the precautions we have to take to keep our community safe,” he said during a press conference.

Mr McMahill said there was no longer a threat to the Las Vegas community.

Biden was briefed on both the attack in New Orleans and the Las Vegas bombing.

“We are tracking an electronic truck explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas,” the president said in an evening speech.

“Law enforcement and intelligence agencies are also investigating this matter, including whether there is any possible connection to the attack in New Orleans,” he added.

Emergency responders quickly worked to extinguish the vehicle fire, fire department officials said.

They added that the public should stay away from the area. The hotel was evacuated, and most guests moved to a different location.

It is partly owned by President-elect Donald Trump’s company. In a post on the website

“The safety and well-being of our guests and employees remains our top priority,” he said. “We extend our deepest gratitude to the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their quick response and professionalism.”

Stephen Ferlando told The Washington Post that he witnessed the incident from his hotel room on the 53rd floor of Trump Tower. He told the outlet that there was “definitely an explosion” and that the windows started shaking.

The Trump Hotel consists of 64 floors and includes about 1,300 suites, according to its website.

Trump recently appointed Musk to co-lead a presidential advisory committee, the Government Efficiency Administration, after the two became close during Trump’s campaign.