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two nights ago, I witnessed a horrible crash, resulting in 2 horrible deaths. my condolences to the family. An EV, specifically a Tesla model 3, hit a large bump, jumped, and hit a tree. This thread will contain video and photos from the event— Ian (@LinderSheldon) September 15, 2021

Two people killed in the accident. Seems to be that the battery actually malfunctions prior to the crash and then crashes into a tree. Car is completely engulfed in a battery fire within 3 minutes. Cells scattered around the scene.

This seems absolutely horrific.

    • Grownbravy [they/them]
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      3 years ago

      Car fires are incredibly rare. I’ve only seen 3 in the last 5 years, and I’m on the road ALL THE TIME.

      I have seen many many more accidents.

      Also with exception to 1 car fire, neither of the other two involved a collision

        • Juiceyb [any]
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          3 years ago

          I’ve had a car burst into flames. But it took a long time and it was also because fuel was still pumping fuel into a hot engine. But it did not explode after I rolled my vehicle unlike this Tesla.