A large-scale fire broke out at a Tesla dealership on the eastern outskirts of Rome, destroying 17 electric vehicles. This is reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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Company owner Elon Musk reacted to the incident with a short but loud statement, calling the event "terrorism."
Local police and the Digos special unit are investigating, considering the possibility of arson. According to preliminary information, investigators are studying a possible connection between the incident and anarchist groups.
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini called the attack on Tesla a manifestation of "unjustified hatred" and called for an end to the escalation of conflicts.
Investigators continue to analyze surveillance camera footage and are looking for evidence that may shed light on the circumstances of the incident.
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Recently, Tesla cars have been attacked in various countries, which is associated with Musk's political position. The American businessman has repeatedly spoken out in favor of the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Photographs from the scene show the burnt-out frames of cars that were standing in dense rows in the parking lot. The fire started at about 4:30 a.m. local time, part of the car dealership building was damaged, but there were no casualties.
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