New Delhi:
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reacted to a video exhibiting a terrifying accident involving his firm’s Mannequin Y automobile. The footage, shared on X, captured the electrical SUV rolling over a number of instances earlier than touchdown. Miraculously, all passengers survived with out critical accidents.
The billionaire reposted the video, writing, “Security is our major design purpose.”
Security is our major design purpose
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 25, 2024
“That is why I purchased my spouse a Tesla. Somewhat greater than some sedans however it’s saved the distinction in fuel financial savings and the automobile is the most secure I may get!” a consumer wrote below the video.
That is why I purchased my spouse a Tesla. Somewhat greater than some sedans however it’s saved the distinction in fuel financial savings and the automobile is the most secure I may get!
— Scott (@ScottPolhamus) June 25, 2024
One other consumer commented, “We find it irresistible, you care a lot about your prospects & you retain on enhancing Tesla security additional with FSD.”
We find it irresistible you care a lot about your prospects & you retain on enhancing Tesla security additional with FSD.
— Tahreem Hussain (@tahreem57) June 25, 2024
Mr Musk’s response got here after a latest crash in Orange County, California, the place a Tesla driver was reportedly rushing and crashed, inflicting the automobile to flip into oncoming visitors, reported KTLA Information.
Three individuals, together with the Tesla driver, had been hospitalised; their circumstances weren’t instantly obtainable.
Witnesses stated the Tesla driver was driving at an estimated over 100 miles per hour. The crash concerned six automobiles, with two overturning and trapping individuals inside. First responders extricated the victims, together with the Tesla driver, and rushed them to the hospital.
A watch witness, who was ready at a crimson gentle, recalled the automobile approaching at “over 100 miles” per hour.
“She smacked the vehicles proper subsequent to me. I do not understand how she missed me,” the witness stated, stressing that the Tesla driver precipitated the crash.
A employee heard the tyres screech and noticed the crash unfold. Recounting the “scary” expertise, he stated, “Vehicles are flipping over proper outdoors the window, and it takes you a bit of bit out of actuality.”
Police are investigating the reason for the crash, saying it was potential that alcohol or medicine is also concerned.
