The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded and the New Orleans attack car were both rented using the Turo app

• The Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas was rented from Turo, Las Vegas police said.

• The app was also used to rent a truck used in the New Orleans attack.

• President Biden said authorities are looking into whether the two incidents are connected.

The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded Wednesday in Las Vegas was rented from Turo, the truck rental company used in the New Orleans attack, Las Vegas police said.

“I’m told that New Orleans was hired through Turo, and so was ours,” Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill said at a press conference. “That’s another piece of luck that we’re continuing with our investigation that we have to continue to look at.”

Turo is an app that allows private car owners to rent out their cars. It’s similar to Airbnb or Vrbo but for cars instead of houses.

In a statement sent to Business Insider, Turo previously confirmed that the truck used in the New Orleans attack was hired for the job.

“We are saddened to hear that one of our manager’s vehicles is involved in this terrible incident,” the statement read. “We are working closely with the FBI. At the moment we do not know anything behind this guest that could identify him as a hope and safety for us at the time of booking.”

Turo did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI about the Las Vegas Cybertruck.

In a press conference on Wednesday, President Joe Biden said authorities are investigating whether there is a connection between the Las Vegas blast and the New Orleans attack.

McMahill said at a press conference that the driver of a Tesla Cybertruck was killed and seven others were injured after the car exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.

“We know very well what happened in New Orleans with the event that happened there, and the number of casualties there and the additional IEDs,” McMahill said, referring to the IED. The attack in New Orleans killed 15 Wednesday morning. “So, as you can imagine, with the explosion here on Las Vegas Boulevard, we’re taking every step we have to take to keep our community safe.”

Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote to X that the explosion was “caused by very large explosives and/or a bomb” in the bed of the Cybertruck.

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